O Pan of the evergreen forest by Bliss Carman
Pan, the god of the forest, is a mischievous and cunning deity who delights in causing chaos and confusion among mortals. In this poem, Carman explores the themes of nature, mythology, and the human condition through the lens of Pan's antics in the evergreen forest. With its rich imagery and playful language, the poem invites readers to ponder the mysteries of the natural world and the role of the divine within it.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Literature, Mythology · 299 words
First lines
O Pan of the evergreen forest, / Protector of herds in the meadows, / Helper of men at their toiling, -- / Tillage and harvest and herding, -- / How many times to frail mortals / Hast thou not hearkened!
Now even I come before thee / With oil and honey and wheat-bread, / Praying for strength and fulfilment / Of human longing, with purpose / Ever to keep thy great worship / Pure and undarkened.
O Hermes, master of knowledge, / Measure and number and rhythm, / Worker of wonders in metal, / Moulder of malleable music, / So often the giver of secret / Learning to mortals!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Literature, Mythology
- Length: 299 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is widely recognized as a poet, and 'O Pan of the evergreen forest' is characteristic of his lyrical style and thematic exploration of nature.
- Nature Literature — The reference to 'evergreen forest' and 'Pan' - the Greek god of nature, echoes Bliss Carman's frequent exploration of the natural world in his works.
- Mythology — The title includes 'Pan', a figure from Greek mythology, indicating that mythological themes may be present in the book.
Tags
Nature poetry · Ecological themes · Wilderness · Forest · Pan · Mythology · Folklore · Animals · Spirituality · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor