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“I must be mad, or very tired, When the curve of a blue bay beyond a railroad track Is shrill and sweet to me like the sudden springing of a tune, And the sight of a white church above thin trees in a city square Amazes my eyes as though it were the Parthenon.”

Quote by Amy Lowell

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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. more

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