Phaon, O my lover by Bliss Carman
Phaon is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1902. The poem tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with a woman he meets at a party, and his subsequent descent into madness as he becomes more and more fixated on her. The poem explores themes of love, obsession, and the blurring of reality and fantasy.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Mythology · 116 words
First lines
Phaon, O my lover, What should so detain thee,
Now the wind comes walking Through the leafy twilight?
All the plum-leaves quiver With the coolth and darkness,
After their long patience In consuming ardour.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Mythology, Historical Fiction
- Length: 116 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known for his poetry and this book features lyrical, poetic language.
- Romance — The title 'Phaon, O my lover' signifies a love interest, indicating an element of romance.
- Mythology — The protagonist 'Phaon' is a figure from Greek mythology, placing this work within the genre of mythology.
- Historical Fiction — The setting could potentially be in ancient Greece, considering the mythological character, which puts it in the domain of historical fiction.
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Love · Poetry · Romance · Nature · Mysticism · Spirituality · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery · Personification · Alliteration · Assonance