“I know that a creed is the shell of a lie.”
Book:What's o'clock
Quote by Amy Lowell
Work
What's o'clock
The title "What's o'clock" draws upon a traditional English phrase used to ask for the current time, suggesting themes of temporality, daily rhythm, and human awareness of fleeting moments. Such works typically explore how individuals experience and mark time through natural cycles, mechanical measurement, or personal memory. The phrase carries both practical and philosophical weight, inviting reflection on punctuality, mortality, and the structuring of human existence around chronological order. Without specific attribution to a known published volume, this description addresses the conceptual territory the title implies rather than particular narrative content. more
Author
Amy Lowell
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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