A Japanese Wood-Carving
"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 · 450 words
First lines
High up above the open, welcoming door It hangs, a piece of wood with colours dim.
Once, long ago, it was a waving tree And knew the sun and shadow through the leaves Of forest trees, in a thick eastern wood.
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A Japanese Wood-Carving is listed on Textopian as a poem by Amy Lowell, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagism, Arts
- Length: 450 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Considering that Amy Lowell was a well-known American poet, it is very likely that this book presents a piece of her poetry collection.
- Imagism — Amy Lowell was a leading figure in the Imagist poetry movement, which focused on precise visual images.
- Arts — The title of the book suggests a strong link with the arts, specifically wood carving. The book might focus on the art of Japanese wood carving in a poetic way.
Tags
Japanese culture · wood carving · art history · Asian literature · poetry · nature · landscapes · symbolism · imagery · emotions · inspiration · creativity