The Enchanted Traveller
A poetic journey through the realms of the imagination, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Adventure · 170 words
First lines
We travelled empty-handed With hearts all fear above, For we ate the bread of friendship, We drank the wine of love.
Through many a wondrous autumn, Through many a magic spring, We hailed the scarlet banners, We heard the blue-bird sing.
We looked on life and nature With the eager eyes of youth, And all we asked or cared for Was beauty, joy, and truth.
We found no other wisdom, We learned no other way, Than the gladness of the morning, The glory of the day.
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The Enchanted Traveller is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 170 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book consists of Bliss Carman's poems, indicating the central role of the Poetry genre
- Fantasy — Fantasy elements like magic, enchantments and fantastical journeys feature prominently in the poems
- Adventure — Many poems describe travels and adventures, lending elements of the Adventure genre
Tags
adventure · fantasy · travel · magic · mythology · nature · poetry · symbolism · surrealism · spirituality · self-discovery · inner journey