Vagabondia by Bliss Carman (1891)
Vagabondia is a collection of poems by Canadian poet Bliss Carman. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and the beauty of life. The collection is divided into four sections: "The Open Road," "The Sea," "The Hills," and "The City." In "The Open Road," Carman celebrates the joys of travel and exploration. He writes of the beauty of the natural world and the freedom of the open road. In "The Sea," Carman reflects on the power and mystery of the ocean. He writes of the joys of sailing and the beauty of the sea. In "The Hills," Carman celebrates the beauty of the countryside and the joys of living in the hills. He writes of the peace and tranquility of the countryside and the beauty of nature. In "The City," Carman reflects on the hustle and bustle of city life. He writes of the joys of living in the city and the beauty of the urban landscape. Vagabondia is a collection of beautiful and inspiring poems that celebrate the beauty of life and the joys of travel and exploration.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 778 words
First lines
Off with the fetters That chafe and restrain! Off with the chain! Here Art and Letters, Music and wine, And Myrtle and Wanda, The winsome witches, Blithely combine. Here are true riches, Here is Golconda, Here are the Indies, Here we are free -- Free as the wind is, Free, as the sea. Free!
Houp-la!
What this Textopian page supports
Vagabondia is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1891 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Philosophical Writing
- Length: 778 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Vagabondia by Bliss Carman
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Vagabondia?
- How does this short story by Bliss Carman fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Behind The Arras A Book Of The Unseen by Bliss Carman
- Resignation by Bliss Carman
- In The Workshop by Bliss Carman
- How Lisa Loved The King by George Eliot
- A Waif by Bliss Carman
- Hawthorn And Lavender With Other Verses by William Ernest Henley
Genres
- Poetry — VAGABONDIA is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman.
- Romanticism — The poems in VAGABONDIA are heavily influenced by the Romanticism movement, which emphasizes emotion, imagination, and the beauty of nature.
- Nature Writing — VAGABONDIA contains many poems that explore the beauty of nature and the natural world.
- Philosophical Writing — The poems in VAGABONDIA often explore philosophical themes, such as the meaning of life and the importance of living in the moment.
Tags
Poetry · ardor · art · bloom · brakes · bring · comrade · cramped · day · depths · heart · hearts