Lal of Kilrudden by Bliss Carman
A poem exploring the themes of nature, beauty, and the passing of time. The speaker reflects on the changing seasons and the aging process, ultimately concluding that true beauty lies in the fleeting moments of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Anthology, Canadian Literature · 372 words
First lines
Kilrudden ford, Kilrudden dale, Kilrudden fronting every gale On the lorn coast of Inishfree, And Lal's last bed the plunging sea.
Lal of Kilrudden with flame-red hair, And the sea-blue eyes that rove and dare, And the open heart with never a care; With her strong brown arms and her ankles bare, God in heaven, but she was fair, That night the storm put in from sea?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Anthology, Canadian Literature
- Length: 372 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, who is known for his lyric poetry.
- Anthology — The book contains multiple different poems, each with their own separate theme and style.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman was one of the most notable Canadian poets in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work therefore contributes to Canadian literature.
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poetry · nature · symbolism · romanticism · Canadian literature · 19th century literature · epic poem · mythology · folklore · supernatural · fantasy · allegory