In a dream I spoke with the Cyprus-born
In the poem, the speaker reflects on their own sense of dislocation and displacement, feeling torn between their roots in Cyprus and their adopted home in Canada. The poem's imagery is rich and vivid, with descriptions of the natural world that evoke a deep connection to the land and its people. Throughout the poem, Carman employs a range of literary devices, including symbolism, metaphor, and allusion, to create a complex and multifaceted work that rewards close reading and interpretation. The poem's use of repetition and rhyme also adds to its musicality and emotional impact, making it a truly memorable and moving work of literature.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Anthology, Romantic · 164 words
First lines
In a dream I spoke with the Cyprus-born, And said to her, "Mother of beauty, mother of joy, Why hast thou given to men
"This thing called love, like the ache of a wound In beauty's, side, To burn and throb and be quelled for an hour And never wholly depart? "
And the daughter of Cyprus said to me, "Child of the earth, Behold, all things are born and attain, But only as they desire, -- -
"The sun that is strong, the gods that are wise, The loving heart, Deeds and knowledge and beauty and joy, -- But before all else was desire. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Anthology, Romantic
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Poetry — The book 'In a Dream I Spoke with the Cyprus-born' by Bliss Carman is primarily a compendium of poetry.
- Anthology — The book consists of a collection of poems, like many Anthologies.
- Romantic — Given many poems revolve around romantic themes and inspirations, it has elements of the Romantic genre.
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dream · speech · Cyprus · born · poetry · symbolism · nature · imagery · emotions · inner life · psychological · fantasy