"A Japanese Wood-Carving" is a poem written by Amy Lowell in 1914. The poem describes a beautiful wooden carving of a Japanese scene, with intricate details and colors that seem to come alive. The speaker of the poem is captivated by the beauty of the carving and imagines themselves transported to the scene depicted within it. Throughout the poem, Lowell employs vivid imagery and sensory language to evoke a sense of wonder and enchantment in the reader.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Imagism, Arts