The Faun. A Fragment by Bliss Carman
The Faun is a fragment of a poem by Bliss Carman, first published in 1895. It tells the story of a faun, a mythical creature from Roman mythology, who is living in a forest and is in love with a nymph. The faun is content with his life in the forest, but he is also longing for something more. He is in love with the nymph, but she is not aware of his feelings. The poem follows the faun as he struggles with his emotions and his longing for the nymph. The poem is a beautiful exploration of love, longing, and the beauty of nature.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Metaphysical Poetry · 884 words
First lines
I will go out to grass with that old King, For I am weary of clothes and cooks. I long to lie along the banks of brooks, And watch the boughs above me sway and swing. Come, I will pluck off custom's livery, Nor longer be a lackey to old Time. Time shall serve me, and at my feet shall fling The spoil of listless minutes. I shall climb The wild trees for my food, and run Through dale and upland as a fox runs free, Laugh for cool joy and sleep i' the warm sun, And men will call me mad, like that old King.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Metaphysical Poetry
- Length: 884 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Romantic Poetry — The Faun is a poem written by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet who was part of the late 19th century Romantic Movement. The poem is a fragment, and is written in a lyrical, romantic style.
- Nature Poetry — The Faun is a poem about nature, and is written in a lyrical, romantic style. The poem is a fragment, and focuses on the beauty of nature and the natural world.
- Metaphysical Poetry — The Faun is a poem written by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet who was part of the late 19th century Romantic Movement. The poem is a fragment, and is written in a lyrical, metaphysical style, exploring the relationship between man and nature.
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Poetry · arcady · branches · brooks · centuries · doves · faun · flow · gowned · ground · heart · helen