The Cyprian came to thy cradle by Bliss Carman
A poem about the arrival of the Cyprian, a mythical figure representing the spirit of love and desire, at the speaker's cradle. The poem explores themes of innocence, vulnerability, and the power of love to transform and redeem.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Romance · 217 words
First lines
The Cyprian came to thy cradle, / When thou wast little and small, / And said to the nurse who rocked thee / "Fear not thou for the child:
"She shall be kindly favoured, / And fair and fashioned well, / As befits the Lesbian maidens / And those who are fated to love. "
Hermes came to thy cradle, / Resourceful, sagacious, serene, / And said, "The girl must have knowledge, / To lend her freedom and poise.
Naught will avail her beauty, / If she have not wit beside. / She shall be Hermes' daughter, / Passing wise in her day. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Romance, Philosophical, Literary Fiction
- Length: 217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythmic and lyrical language typical of poetry.
- Mythology — The poem references mythological figures such as Hermes and Pan, integrating themes of fate and divine influence.
- Romance — The themes of beauty, love, and the idealization of feminine qualities suggest a romantic undertone.
- Philosophical — The poem explores concepts of knowledge, freedom, and the essence of life, indicating philosophical themes.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · longing · melancholy · romanticism · symbolism · fantasy · mythology · folklore · supernatural · gothic