Discovery by Bliss Carman (1891)
Discovery is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, published in 1904. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and the human experience. The collection is divided into four sections: Nature, Love, Life, and Death. In Nature, Carman celebrates the beauty of the natural world, from the stars in the night sky to the birds in the trees. In Love, he reflects on the joys and sorrows of romantic relationships. In Life, he muses on the joys and struggles of everyday life. And in Death, he contemplates the mysteries of mortality. Throughout the collection, Carman's lyrical language and vivid imagery bring his themes to life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 444 words
First lines
When the bugler morn shall wind his horn, / And we wake to the wild to be, / Shall we open our eyes on the selfsame skies / And stare at the selfsame sea? / O new, new day! though you bring no stay / To the strain of the sameness grim, / You are new, new, new -- new through and through, / And strange as a lawless dream.
Will the driftwood float by the lonely boat / And our prisoner hearts unbar, / As it tells of the strand of an unseen land / That lies not far, not far? / O new, new hope! O sweep and scope / Of the glad, unlying sea! / You are new, new, new -- with the promise true / Of the dreamland isles to be.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Philosophical Writing
- Length: 444 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — DISCOVERY is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — The poems in DISCOVERY are written in a romantic style, making Romanticism the second most relevant genre.
- Nature Writing — Many of the poems in DISCOVERY focus on nature, making Nature Writing the third most relevant genre.
- Philosophical Writing — The poems in DISCOVERY often explore philosophical themes, making Philosophical Writing the fourth most relevant genre.
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Poetry · a-lee · bugler · cheer · cleaves · day · deem · doom · dream · eyes · fear · fly