Dreams by Amy Lowell (1911)
"Dreams" is a collection of poems written by Amy Lowell, published in 1911. The poems explore themes of love, nature, and the subconscious mind. Lowell's use of imagery and symbolism creates vivid dream-like scenes that transport the reader to a world of fantasy and wonder. Through her poetry, Lowell invites the reader to escape the mundane and enter a realm of imagination and creativity.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1911 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist, Feminist Literature · 152 words
First lines
I do not care to talk to you although / Your speech evokes a thousand sympathies, / And all my being's silent harmonies / Wake trembling into music. When you go / It is as if some sudden, dreadful blow / Had severed all the strings with savage ease.
No, do not talk; but let us rather seize / This intimate gift of silence which we know.
Others may guess your thoughts from what you say, / As storms are guessed from clouds where darkness broods.
To me the very essence of the day / Reveals its inner purpose and its moods; / As poplars feel the rain and then straightway / Reverse their leaves and shimmer through the woods.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist, Feminist Literature, Modernist Literature
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a recognized figure in the imagist movement, and 'Dreams' reflects her lyrical and often symbolic writing style, typically associated with poetry.
- Imagist — Lowell was a leading figure in the imagist movement and her poem 'Dreams' features clear, precise images, a central characteristic of this genre.
- Feminist Literature — Lowell, a feminist, often incorporated themes of female empowerment and independence in her works, which is also visible in 'Dreams'.
- Modernist Literature — 'Dreams' was published in the era of modernist literature, and exhibits characteristic features of exploration of subjectivity and consciousness.
Tags
poetry · dreams · imagination · nature · inspiration · emotions · reflection · inner life · self-discovery · personal growth · creativity · expression