Triumphalis by Bliss Carman (1914)
A poem exploring the themes of triumph and defeat, set against the backdrop of a world in chaos. The speaker reflects on the nature of victory and defeat, and how they are intertwined in a cycle of life and death. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, as well as its exploration of the human condition.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Romanticism · 268 words
First lines
Soul, art thou sad again / With the old sadness? / Thou shalt be glad again / With a new gladness, / When April sun and rain / Mount to the teeming brain / With the earth madness.
When from the mould again, / Spurning disaster, / Spring shoots unfold again, / Follow thou faster / Out of the drear domain / Of dark, defeat, and pain, / Praising the Master.
Hope for thy guide again, / Ample and splendid; / Love at thy side again, / All doubting ended; / (Ah, by the dragon slain, / For nothing small or vain / Michael contended! )
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Romanticism, Philosophical, Nature Writing
- Length: 268 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of hope, renewal, and the human spirit.
- Inspirational — The themes of overcoming despair and embracing hope suggest an inspirational genre aimed at uplifting the reader.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on nature, emotion, and individualism aligns with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Philosophical — The exploration of existential themes and the human condition reflects philosophical inquiries.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · longing · melancholy · wanderlust · inspiration · hope · transcendence · spirituality · symbolism