The Sea Gypsy by Bliss Carman (1912)
The Sea Gypsy is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1907. It tells the story of a sailor who has been away at sea for many years and longs to return home to his love. The poem explores themes of longing, nostalgia, and the passing of time. What is the tone of the poem?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Anthologies · 108 words
First lines
I am fevered with the sunset, I am fretful with the bay, For the wander-thirst is on me And my soul is in Cathay.
There's a schooner in the offing, With her topsails shot with fire, And my heart has gone aboard her For the Islands of Desire.
I must forth again to-morrow! With the sunset I must be Hull down on the trail of rapture In the wonder of the sea.
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The Sea Gypsy is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Anthologies
- Length: 108 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is well known as a Canadian poet, and 'The Sea Gypsy' is a collection of his poems. You can expect classic elements of poetry like rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language here.
- Nature — A major theme in most of his works, including 'The Sea Gypsy', is the appreciation, love and description of nature. The poems transport the reader to the natural landscapes that Carman writes about.
- Anthologies — 'The Sea Gypsy' is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman published together in one volume - which is the definition of an anthology.
Tags
adventure · sea · travel · gypsy · nature · wanderlust · freedom · isolation · solitude · ocean · beach · sailing