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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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“A black cat among roses, phlox, lilac-misted under a quarter moon, the sweet smells of heliotrope and night-scented stock. The garden is very still. It is dazed with moonlight, contented with perfume.”

Stills Night Black Sweet Moon Garden Cat Rose Smell Quarters Perfume Moonlight Lilac Dazed Black Cat

Book:Che ore sono?: poesie

Source: Che ore sono?: poesie

“Lilacs, False Blue, White, Purple, Colour of lilac, Your great puffs of flowers Are everywhere in this my New England ... Lilacs in dooryards Holding quiet conversation with an early moon; Lilacs watching a deserted house; ... Lilacs, wind-beaten, staggering under a lopsided shock of bloom, You are everywhere.”

House White Wind Flower Quiet Moon Conversation Spring England Blue Colour Shock Beaten Purple New England Deserted Staggering Puff Lilac

Author:Amy Lowell

“How much more beautiful is the moon, Slanting down the gauffered branches of a plum-tree; The moon Wavering across a bed of tulips; The moon, Still, Upon your face. You shine, Beloved, You and the moon. But which is the reflection?”

Stills Beautiful Faces Night Tree Bed Moon Reflection Shining Beloved Branches Your Face Plums Wavering

Book:Che ore sono?: poesie

Source: Che ore sono?: poesie

“Moon! Moon! I am prone before you. Pity me,and drench me in loneliness.”

Loneliness Moon Pity Being Lonely

Author:Amy Lowell

“Witches are moon-birds, Witches are the women of the false, beautiful moon.”

Life Inspirational Beautiful Inspirational Life Moon Bird Witch

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

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

“To-night when the full-bellied moon swallows the stars. Grant that I know.”

Knows Life Night Stars Moon Grants

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

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

About the Author

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

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A Dome of Many-Coloured GlassRelated source material

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

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Tendencies in Modern American PoetryRelated source material

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Che ore sono?: poesieRelated source material

Poetry and Poets: EssaysRelated source material

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