Bliss Carman Writer

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 during his later years.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'>Duncan Campbell Scott. "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."

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Bliss Carman
Alias (AKA)Carman William Bliss
Birth dateApril 15, 1861
Birth nameWilliam Bliss Carman
Birth place
Fredericton , New Brunswick
Date of deathJune 08, 1929
Resting place
Fredericton , New Brunswick

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