Evening on the Potomac
In Evening on the Potomac, Bliss Carman celebrates the beauty of the Potomac River and its environs. The book is a collection of poems that explore the river's history, its people, and its natural beauty. Carman's poems are filled with vivid imagery and a deep appreciation for the river and its surroundings. He paints a picture of a river that is both majestic and peaceful, and he captures the spirit of the people who live along its banks. The poems range from the romantic to the reflective, and they evoke a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time. Evening on the Potomac is a timeless collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty of the Potomac River and its people.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 280 words
First lines
The fervid breath of our flushed Southern May Is sweet upon the city's throat and lips, As a lover's whose tired arm slips Listlessly over the shoulder of a queen.
Far away The river melts in the unseen. Oh, beautiful Girl-City, how she dips Her feet in the stream With a touch that is half a kiss and half a dream! Her face is very fair, With flowers for smiles and sunlight in her hair.
My westland flower-town, how serene she is! Here on this hill from which I look at her, All is still as if a worshipper Left at some shrine his offering.
Soft winds kiss My cheek with a slow lingering. A luring whisper where the laurels stir Wiles my heart back to woodland-ward again.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Regional Writing
- Length: 280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman.
- Nature Writing — The poems in the book are about nature and the Potomac River.
- Romanticism — The poems in the book are written in a romantic style, emphasizing emotion and nature.
- Regional Writing — The poems in the book are about the Potomac River and the surrounding area.
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