“The sign work of the Orient it runneth up and down; The Talmud stalks from right to left, a rabbi in a gown; The Roman rolls from left to right from Maytime unto May; But the gods shake up their symbols in an absent-minded way. Their language runs to circles like the language of the eyes, Emphasised by strange dilations with little panting sighs.”
Quote by Nathalia Crane
Work
The Janitor's Boy and Other Poems
This book is a compilation of poems that explore a range of subjects and poetic techniques, offering readers a diverse selection of verse. more
Author
Nathalia Crane
Nathalia Crane, born on August 11, 1913, and died on October 22, 1998, was a renowned American poet. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on subsequent poets. more
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