Under the April Moon by Bliss Carman
"Under the April Moon" is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman in the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. The title poem, "Under the April Moon," is a beautiful and evocative piece that captures the essence of the season and its emotional resonance. Other notable poems include "The Willows," "The Wind in the Trees," and "The Night." What is your favorite poem in the collection and why?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature literature · 98 words
First lines
Oh, well the world is dreaming Under the April moon, Her soul in love with beauty, Her senses all a-swoon!
Pure hangs the silver crescent Above the twilight wood, And pure the silver music Wakes from the marshy flood.
O Earth, with all thy transport, How comes it life should seem A shadow in the moonlight, A murmur in a dream?
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Under the April Moon is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature literature
- Length: 98 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book 'Under the April Moon' is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman, inherently making the genre poetry.
- Romanticism — The poems in the collection tend towards romantic themes and depictions of nature, making Romanticism a significant genre.
- Nature literature — Many poems in 'Under the April Moon' reflect upon the beauty of the natural world, aligning with the sub-genre of nature literature.
Tags
poetry · nature · romance · spring · moon · love · longing · yearning · desire · passion · sensuality · erotica