The Ships of Yule by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems that explore the themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. The poems are written in a lyrical and imaginative style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the emotions of the speaker. The book is considered a classic of Canadian literature and is still widely read and studied today.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy · 294 words
First lines
When I was just a little boy, Before I went to school, I had a fleet of forty sail I called the Ships of Yule;
Of every rig, from rakish brig And gallant barkentine, To little Fundy fishing boats With gunwales painted green.
They used to go on trading trips Around the world for me, For though I had to stay on shore My heart was on the sea.
They stopped at every port to call From Babylon to Rome, To load with all the lovely things We never had at home;
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Fantasy, Romanticism
- Length: 294 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The Ships of Yule is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman, a prominent Canadian poet whose work blends Romanticism with elements of the natural world.
- Fiction — Though the book is poetry, it does convey stories and situations which can be categorized as fictional.
- Fantasy — Many poems in the collection use imagery and themes which are fantastical in nature.
- Romanticism — Carman's poetry often uses intense emotions and the natural world, two major elements of Romantic literature.
Tags
poetry · nature · winter · sea · ships · legends · myths · fantasy · magic · symbolism · allegory · supernatural