St Michael's Star by Bliss Carman
A poem about the star that guided the three wise men to Bethlehem and the significance of the star in Christianity.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Literature · 654 words
First lines
In the pure solitude of dusk One star is set to shine Above the sundown's dying rose, A lamp before a shrine. It is the star of Michael lit In the minster of the sun, That every toiling hand may give Thanks for the day's work done.
For when the almighty word went forth To bid creation be, -- The glimmering star-tracks on the blue, The tide-belts on the sea, -- Perfect as planned, from Michael's hand The lasting hills arose, Their bases on the poppied plain, Their peaks in bannered snows.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Literature
- Length: 654 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned poet and 'St. Michael's Star' features his characteristic lyrical and evocative style.
- Romanticism — Carman's works often feature themes of love, beauty, and nature, aligning with the principles of Romantic literature.
- Nature Literature — Much of Carman's poetry, including 'St. Michael's Star,' is notable for its depiction and appreciation of the natural world.
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Poetry · Fantasy · Mythology · Religion · Spirituality · Symbolism · Nature · Wilderness · Adventure · Exploration · Travel · Escape