The Enchanted Traveller by Bliss Carman
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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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
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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: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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