In St. Germain Street
St. Germain Street is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1912. The poem describes the street of the same name in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the speaker reflects on the passing of time and the changing nature of the city. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, as well as its exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Canadian Literature · 97 words
First lines
Through the street of St. Germain March the tattered hosts of rain,
While the wind with vagrant fife Whips their chilly ranks to life.
From the window I can see Their ghostly banners blowing free,
As they pass to where the ships Crowd about the wharves and slips.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literature, Canadian Literature
- Length: 97 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems by the author.
- Literature — The book is a significant contribution to Canadian Literature.
- Canadian Literature — The author, Bliss Carman, is a well-known Canadian poet.
Tags
poetry · Canada · Québec · French Canadian culture · nature · wilderness · religion · spirituality · symbolism · imagery · figurative language · metaphor