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Amy Lowell was an American poet known for her innovative use of free verse and her influential role in the Imagist movement. Born on February 9, 1874, she was a prominent figure in the literary world of her time. Lowell's work often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, and she was known for her bold and unorthodox approach to poetry. She passed away on May 12, 1925.

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“Now you are come! You tremble like a star Poised where, behind earth's rim, the sun has set. Your voice has sung across my heart, but numb And mute, I have no tones to answer.”

Heart Earth Stars Voice Answers Behinds Sun My Heart Tone Numb Mute Rims

Book:Complete poetical works: With an introd. by Louis Untermeyer

Source: Complete poetical works: With an introd. by Louis Untermeyer

“So with the stretch of the white road before me, Shining snow crystals rainbowed by the sun, Fields that are white, stained with long, cool, blue shadows, Strong with the strength of my horse as we run. Joy in the touch of the wind and the sunlight! Joy! With the vigorous earth I am one.”

Long Running Earth Joy Strong White Sun Fields Wind Shadow Horse Blue Shining Winter Snow Sunlight Crystals Vigorous

Book:A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass

Source: A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass

“Time! Joyless emblem of the greed of millions, robber of the best which earth can give.”

Giving Earth Time Millions Atheism Greed Time Management Robbers Emblems

Book:A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass

Source: A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass

“This is war: Boys flung into a breach Like shoveled earth; And old men, Broken, Driving rapidly before crowds of people In a glitter of silly decorations. Behind the boys And the old men, Life weeps, And shreds her garments To the blowing winds.”

People Men War Earth Behinds Boys Wind Broken Crowds Driving Silly Old Man Garments Glitter Decoration Breach

Author:Amy Lowell

About the Author

Born: February 9, 1874
Died: May 12, 1925
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 79

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Complete poetical works: With an introd. by Louis UntermeyerRelated source material

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Poetry and Poets: EssaysRelated source material

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