Bliss Carman | |
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 Photo by Pirie MacDonald | |
| Born | William Bliss Carman April 15, 1861 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | June 8, 1929 (aged 68) New Canaan, Connecticut, US |
| Resting place | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Occupation | poet |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | British subject |
| Education | University of New Brunswick; University of Edinburgh; Harvard University |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Literary movement | Confederation Poets, The Song Fishermen |
| Notable works | Low Tide on Grand Pré, Songs from Vagabondia, Sappho: 100 Lyrics |
| Notable awards | Lorne Pierce Medal (1928) Robert Frost Medal (1930) FRSC |
William Bliss Carman FRSC (April 15, 1861 – June 8, 1929) was a Canadian poet who lived most of his life in the United States, where he achieved international fame. He was acclaimed as Canada's poet laureate[1] during his later years.[2][3]
In Canada, Carman is classed as one of the Confederation Poets, a group which also included Charles G.D. Roberts (his cousin), Archibald Lampman, and Duncan Campbell Scott.[4] "Of the group, Carman had the surest lyric touch and achieved the widest international recognition. But unlike others, he never attempted to secure his income by novel writing, popular journalism, or non-literary employment. He remained a poet, supplementing his art with critical commentaries on literary ideas, philosophy, and aesthetics."[5]
- ^ Not to be confused with the official title of Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate which exists since 2001.
- ^ "Carman, Bliss". Encyclopedia of Canada. Vol. I. Toronto: University Associates. 1948. p. 392.
- ^ Adams, John Coldwell (2007). "III - Bliss Carman (1861-1929)". Confederation Voices: Seven Canadian Poets. Canadian Poetry Press. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ Ross, Malcolm (1960). "Introduction". Poets of the Confederation: Carman, Lampman, Roberts, Scott. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart. p. vii. Retrieved September 23, 2015..
- ^ Vincent, Thomas B. "Bliss Carman: A Life in Literary Publishing". Historical Perspectives on Canadian Publishing. McMaster University. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.