Behind a Wall by Amy Lowell (1915)
A collection of poems that explore themes of love, loss, and longing, set against the backdrop of World War I. The poems are known for their vivid imagery and emotional depth, and are considered some of Lowell's most powerful works.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, American Literature · 220 words
First lines
I own a solace shut within my heart, A garden full of many a quaint delight And warm with drowsy, poppied sunshine; bright, Flaming with lilies out of whose cups dart Shining things With powdered wings.
Here terrace sinks to terrace, arbors close The ends of dreaming paths; a wanton wind Jostles the half-ripe pears, and then, unkind, Tumbles a-slumber in a pillar rose, With content Grown indolent.
By night my garden is o'erhung with gems Fixed in an onyx setting. Fireflies Flicker their lanterns in my dazzled eyes.
In serried rows I guess the straight, stiff stems Of hollyhocks Against the rocks.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, American Literature, Feminist Literature, LGBTQ+ Literature
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a renowned Imagist poet and 'Behind a Wall' is a collection of her poetry, making Poetry the primary genre.
- Imagist Poetry — Lowell was a crucial figure in the Imagist movement, and this book exemplifies the use of concise language and visuals, typical in Imagist Poetry.
- American Literature — As an American author, Lowell's work is an integral part of American Literature.
- Feminist Literature — Lowell was a feminist and her work often tackles themes of female empowerment and challenges traditional gender roles, categorizing it under Feminist Literature.
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