Night Lyric by Bliss Carman (1909)
A poem about the beauty of night and the power of nature. The speaker describes the stars shining brightly in the sky, the moon glowing with a soft light, and the wind rustling through the trees. The poem also touches on themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Nature poetry, Canadian literature · 125 words
First lines
In the world's far edges Faint and blue, Where the rocky ledges Stand in view,
Fades the rosy, tender Evening light; Then in starry splendor Comes the night.
So a stormy lifetime Comes to close, Spirit's mortal strifetime Finds repose.
Faith and toil and vision Crowned at last, Failure and derision Overpast, --
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Night Lyric is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature poetry, Canadian literature
- Length: 125 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was a renowned Canadian poet and 'Night Lyric' is a collection of his poems focusing on themes of nature and the human spirit.
- Nature poetry — Carman's poetry has a heavy emphasis on the beauty and power of the natural world and how it influences our lives.
- Canadian literature — Bliss Carman is a leading figure in Canadian literature and 'Night Lyric' is part of his contribution to Canadian poetic landscape.
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poetry · night · lyricism · nature · symbolism · romanticism · emotions · inspiration · beauty · longing · melancholy · wonder