Summer Streams by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems that explore the beauty and tranquility of nature, particularly the summer months. The poems are characterized by their use of imagery, symbolism, and a focus on the natural world.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romantic · 121 words
First lines
All day long beneath the sun / Shining through the fields they run,
Singing in a cadence known / To the seraphs round the throne.
And the traveller drawing near / Through the meadow, halts to hear
Anthems of a natural joy / No disaster can destroy.
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Summer Streams is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romantic
- Length: 121 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a notable Canadian poet and his work 'Summer Streams' follows his characteristic of sensitive, evocative nature poetry.
- Nature — The title 'Summer Streams' and Carman's noted predilection for nature-based themes suggests a focus on natural environments and their changes.
- Romantic — Being a late romantic, Carman's work often encompasses themes of beauty, love, and the inherent romanticism of nature.
Tags
Nature poetry · River imagery · Seasonal change · Water symbolism · Ecological themes · Melancholy tone · Lyrical style · Canadian literature · Poetic voice · Wordplay · Imagery · Symbolism