Apples of Hesperides by Amy Lowell
"Apples of Hesperides" is a collection of poems written by Amy Lowell, first published in 1912. The title refers to the mythological Hesperides, who were nymphs that guarded the golden apples of the Garden of the Hesperides. Lowell's poetry explores themes of love, nature, and mortality, with a focus on the beauty and fragility of life. The poems are characterized by their rich imagery and use of symbolism, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that invites the reader to reflect on the transience of existence.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Fiction · 193 words
First lines
Glinting golden through the trees, Apples of Hesperides! Through the moon-pierced warp of night Shoot pale shafts of yellow light, Swaying to the kissing breeze Swings the treasure, golden-gleaming, Apples of Hesperides!
Far and lofty yet they glimmer, Apples of Hesperides! Blinded by their radiant shimmer, Pushing forward just for these; Dew-besprinkled, bramble-marred, Poor duped mortal, travel-scarred, Always thinking soon to seize And possess the golden-glistening Apples of Hesperides!
Orbed, and glittering, and pendent, Apples of Hesperides! Not one missing, still transcendent, Clustering like a swarm of bees.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a renowned poetess, thus it can be inferred that the book includes a high degree of poetic and lyrical language.
- Mythology — The Hesperides are nymphs in Greek mythology, hinting at a backdrop of myths, gods and goddesses.
- Fiction — As implied by the use of mythical Hesperides, the storyline likely includes made-up elements.
- Fantasy — A common aspect of mythology-based books is the presence of fantastical elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural events.
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poetry · classic literature · feminist literature · symbolism · nature poetry · American literature · women's studies · romanticism · 19th century literature · flowers · mythology · folklore