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The collected works of Arthur Symons

The collected works of Arthur Symons is a comprehensive compilation of the author's literary output. It features a variety of genres, including poetry, essays, and reviews, offering a rich tapestry of Symons' intellectual and artistic pursuits. The collection provides insight into his exploration of themes such as the supernatural, the aesthetic, and the psychological, reflecting his influence on modernist literature. more

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Arthur Symons
Arthur Symons

Arthur Symons was an English poet born on February 28, 1865, and died on January 22, 1945. His poetry is known for its unique style and pursuit of beauty. more

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“I know the woman has no soul, I know The woman has no possibilities Of soul or mind or heart, but merely is The masterpiece of flesh: well, be it so. It is her flesh that I adore; I go Thirsting afresh to drain her empty kiss. I know she cannot love: it is not this My vanquished heart implores in overthrow. Tyrannously I crave, I crave alone, Her splendid body, Earth's most eloquent Music, divinest human harmony; Her body now a silent instrument, That 'neath my touch shall wake and make for me The strains I have but dreamed of, never known.”