Sea Shell by Amy Lowell (1917)
"Sea Shell" is a poem written by Amy Lowell in 1912. The poem describes the beauty of a sea shell and the emotions it evokes in the speaker. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, longing, and the passing of time. The speaker reflects on the shell's journey from the ocean to their hands, and how it has become a tangible reminder of the natural world's beauty and power. Through vivid imagery and sensory details, Lowell creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader, inviting them to ponder the transience of life and the importance of appreciating the present moment.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Imagism, Feminist literature · 97 words
First lines
Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing me a song, O Please! A song of ships, and sailor men, And parrots, and tropical trees,
Of islands lost in the Spanish Main Which no man ever may find again, Of fishes and corals under the waves, And seahorses stabled in great green caves.
Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing of the things you know so well.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagism, Feminist literature
- Length: 97 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is traditionally known as a poet and the book 'Sea Shell' is filled with her vivid, imagistic, and free-verse poems.
- Imagism — Amy Lowell was a major figure in the Imagist movement, and 'Sea Shell' is no exception. The poems are short, with precise details and clear, sharp language.
- Feminist literature — Amy Lowell, as a woman poet during a time where women were not readily accepted in the literary world, incorporated feminist themes in her poetry. 'Sea Shell' is no exception.
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poetry · sea · nature · beach · shell · ocean · waves · tides · sand · surf · seafoam · coast