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“The greenish sky glows up in misty reds, The purple shadows turn to brick and stone,The dreams wear thin, men turn upon their beds, And hear the milk-cart jangle by alone.”

Quote by Sara Teasdale

Book:Helen of Troy, and Other Poems

Work

Helen of Troy, and Other Poems

This volume brings together a series of poems that draw on classical mythology and romantic imagery, with the title poem focusing on the figure of Helen of Troy as a symbol of timeless beauty and tragic fate. The other poems in the collection continue these themes, often reflecting on love, loss, and the natural world through a lyrical and evocative style. The work is characteristic of early 20th-century poetic traditions, blending mythological allusion with personal emotion. more

Author

Sara Teasdale was an American poet known for her lyrical poetry. Her works are characterized by their concise and emotive language, which has won her a wide readership. Born on August 8, 1884, she passed away on January 29, 1933. more

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