The Mendicants is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, published in 1912. The poems explore the themes of poverty, suffering, and the human condition. The collection is divided into three sections: "The Mendicants," "The Poor," and "The Homeless." In the first section, Carman examines the plight of the poor and homeless, and the struggles they face in their daily lives. In the second section, he looks at the plight of the poor in a more philosophical light, exploring the idea of poverty as a spiritual state. In the third section, he examines the plight of the homeless, and the struggles they face in their search for a place to call home. The collection is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing