Love is so strong a thing
Love is a powerful force, as described in Bliss Carman's poem "Love is so strong." Can you provide more context or clarify which specific line or stanza you would like me to analyze?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1894 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Poetry · 70 words
First lines
Love is so strong a thing, The very gods must yield, When it is welded fast With the unflinching truth.
Love is so frail a thing, A word, a look, will kill. Oh lovers, have a care How ye do deal with love.
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Love is so strong a thing is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Poetry
- Length: 70 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Love is so strong a thing?
- How does this poem by Bliss Carman fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Romance first become important in the reading?
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Genres
- Romance — The title implies a focus on love, typically associated with the Romance genre.
- Drama — The strong emotions suggested by the title align it with the drama genre.
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known for his poetic style, suggesting this book may also be poetic in nature.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Relationships · Emotions · Passion · Longing · Desire · Yearning · Heartache · Nostalgia · Remembrance · Love