Diya by Amy Lowell (1923)
Diya is a collection of poems by Amy Lowell that delve into the complexities of love, loss, and the human experience. Through her use of vivid imagery and emotional depth, Lowell creates a world that is both relatable and thought-provoking. The book is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the nuances of the human condition and to provide solace in times of hardship.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1923 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry · 574 words
First lines
Look, Dear, how bright the moonlight is to-night! / See where it casts the shadow of that tree / Far out upon the grass. And every gust / Of light night wind comes laden with the scent / Of opening flowers which never bloom by day: / Night-scented stocks, and four-o'clocks, and that / Pale yellow disk, upreared on its tall stalk, / The evening primrose, comrade of the stars.
It seems as though the garden which you love / Were like a swinging censer, its incense / Floating before us as a reverent act / To sanctify and bless our night of love.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Symbolism, Modernist Poetry
- Length: 574 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses deep personal emotions and feelings, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romantic Poetry — The themes of love, beauty, and nature align with the conventions of Romantic poetry.
- Nature Poetry — The vivid imagery of the garden and night elements highlights the connection between nature and human emotion.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols, such as flowers and the moonlight, conveys deeper meanings related to love and spirituality.
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poetry · classic literature · American literature · women's studies · literary analysis · Greek mythology · symbolism · imagery · language · culture · history · critical theory