Hunting-Song: from "King Arthur "
As I ride forth to hunt the deer. My horse he prances with delight, As we speed across the landscape bright. The sun it shines with fierce intent, As we chase the prey we've bent. Our quarry flees before our might, And we pursue with all our might. The thrill of the hunt it fills my soul, As I ride and run and take control. For in this sport I find my joy, And in the chase, my heart's employ.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Folklore · 207 words
First lines
Oh, who would stay indoor, indoor, When the horn is on the hill? (_Bugle: _ Tarantara! With the crisp air stinging, and the huntsmen singing, And a ten-tined buck to kill!
Before the sun goes down, goes down, We shall slay the buck of ten; (_Bugle: _ Tarantara! And the priest shall say benison, and we shall ha'e venison, When we come home again.
Let him that loves his ease, his ease, Keep close and house him fair; (_Bugle: _ Tarantara! He'll still be a stranger to the merry thrill of danger And the joy of the open air.
But he that loves the hills, the hills, Let him come out to-day! (_Bugle: _ Tarantara! For the horses are neighing, and the hounds are baying, And the hunt's up, and away!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Folklore, Medieval literature
- Length: 207 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is prominently known as a poet, and 'Hunting-Song: From King Arthur' is structured and written as a poem. The piece has rhythm, metaphor, and imagery, which are common elements in poetry.
- Historical — The book is based on the historical figure of King Arthur, a renowned figure in British folklore and legend, and thus carries a significant historical element to it.
- Folklore — King Arthur, the subject of the poem, is a central figure in much of British folklore and mythology. This influences the theming and storytelling of the poem.
- Medieval literature — King Arthur is a symbol of medieval Britain and his story typically incorporates knights, chivalry and courtly love, themes commonly found in medieval literature.
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poetry · Arthurian legend · chivalry · nature · adventure · knighthood · mythology · heroism · medieval · romance · battle · quest