Resurgam by Bliss Carman (1910)
A poem about the cyclical nature of life and death, exploring themes of rebirth and renewal. The speaker reflects on their own mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence, while also celebrating the beauty and wonder of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Canadian Literature · 989 words
First lines
Lo, now comes the April pageant And the Easter of the year. Now the tulip lifts her chalice, And the hyacinth his spear; All the daffodils and jonquils With their hearts of gold are here. Child of the immortal vision, What hast thou to do with fear?
When the summons wakes the impulse, And the blood beats in the vein, Let no grief thy dream encumber, No regret thy thought detain. Through the scented bloom-hung valleys, Over tillage, wood and plain, Comes the soothing south wind laden With the sweet impartial rain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Canadian Literature
- Length: 989 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is most well-known for his works in poetry, and 'Resurgam' primarily presents itself as a collection of his poetry. The structure, verse, and themes reflect this genre.
- Romantic — Much of Carman's poetry reflects themes of love, beauty, and the transcendent, aligning it with the Romantic genre. 'Resurgam', too, delves into these themes throughout its verses.
- Canadian Literature — 'Resurgam' also falls under Canadian Literature as Bliss Carman is a famed Canadian poet, and the work reflects the Canadian scholastic and literary tradition.
Tags
poetry · symbolism · surrealism · existentialism · spirituality · philosophy · nature · environment · death · rebirth · transcendence · escapism