Dust of the Street by Bliss Carman

Name: Dust of the Street
Author: Bliss Carman

A poem that explores the themes of urban decay and social inequality. The speaker describes the streets as a place where "dust" and "debris" accumulate, symbolizing the neglect and disregard for the well-being of the city's inhabitants. The poem also touches on the idea of class struggle and the oppression of the working class.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature · 342 words

First lines

This cosmic dust beneath our feet Rising to hurry down the street,

Borne by the wind and blown astray In its erratic, senseless way,

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Dust of the Street is listed on Textopian as a novel by Bliss Carman, dated 1902 CE.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Bliss Carman
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature
Length: 342 words
Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — Dust of the Street is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, hence poetry is the genre to which this book belongs.
Canadian Literature — Writer Bliss Carman hails from Canada and is considered a significant figure in Canadian literature.