A Coloured Print by Shokei by Amy Lowell
"A Coloured Print by Shokei" is a collection of poems written by Amy Lowell, first published in 1920. The poems are characterized by their vivid imagery and exploration of themes such as love, nature, and the passing of time. Lowell's use of language is rich and evocative, creating a sense of depth and emotion in each poem. The collection is considered one of Lowell's most important works and is still widely read and studied today for its beauty and literary merit.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Modernist Literature · 256 words
First lines
It winds along the face of a cliff / This path which I long to explore, / And over it dashes a waterfall, / And the air is full of the roar / And the thunderous voice of waters which sweep / In a silver torrent over some steep.
It clears the path with a mighty bound / And tumbles below and away, / And the trees and the bushes which grow in the rocks / Are wet with its jewelled spray; / The air is misty and heavy with sound, / And small, wet wildflowers star the ground.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Modernist Literature
- Length: 256 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a well-known poet, and 'A Coloured Print by Shokei' is written in verse form which falls under the genre of poetry.
- Imagist Poetry — Amy Lowell is pivotal in the Imagist movement, which is characterized by precise imagery and clear, concise language. 'A Coloured Print by Shokei' reflects these qualities.
- Modernist Literature — Written in the early 20th century at a time of great innovation in literary techniques, this piece reflects many aspects of Modernist Literature including free verse and imagery.
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poetry · Japanese literature · haiku · Nature poetry · seasonal poetry · traditional Japanese culture · Basho · travel writing · memoir · autobiography · biography · history