Low Tide on Grand Pré: A Book of Lyrics

Name: Low Tide on Grand Pré: A Book of Lyrics
Author: Bliss Carman

Bliss Carman's book, Low Tide on Grand Pré: A Book of Lyrics, is a collection of poems that explore the beauty of the Canadian Maritime Provinces. The poems are written in a lyrical style, and they capture the essence of the region's natural beauty, its people, and its history. The poems are divided into four sections: "The Sea," "The Land," "The People," and "The Past." Each section contains a variety of poems that explore different aspects of the region. The poems are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and odes. The book also includes a selection of Carman's own photographs of the region. Low Tide on Grand Pré is a beautiful collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of the Canadian Maritime Provinces.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 22 chapters · 10,289 words

First lines

The sun goes down, and over all These barren reaches by the tide Such unelusive glories fall, I almost dream they yet will bide Until the coming of the tide.

And yet I know that not for us, By any ecstasy of dream, He lingers to keep luminous A little while the grievous stream, Which frets, uncomforted of dream-

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Low Tide on Grand Pré: A Book of Lyrics is listed on Textopian as a novella by Bliss Carman, dated 1893 CE.

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Work type: Novella
Author: Bliss Carman
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Literary Fiction
Length: 10,289 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 301 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book, 'Low Tide on Grand Pré: A Book of Lyrics', suggests that the book is composed of poems or lyrics.
Romanticism — The author, Bliss Carman, was a Canadian poet who was part of the late 19th century Romantic Movement, which focused on emotion, nature, and the individual.
Nature Writing — The title of the book, 'Low Tide on Grand Pré', suggests that the book is focused on nature, which is a common theme in Romanticism and Nature Writing.
Literary Fiction — The book is composed of poems and lyrics, which are considered literary works and thus fall under the genre of Literary Fiction.