The Crescent Moon by Amy Lowell
The Crescent Moon by Amy Lowell is a collection of poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. In the book, Lowell uses imagery and symbolism to convey the beauty and fragility of life. Through her poetry, she encourages readers to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life, like the phases of the moon. The poems are written in a lyrical and introspective style, inviting the reader to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. Overall, The Crescent Moon is a thought-provoking and moving collection that showcases Lowell's skill as a poet.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Feminism, Modernism · 166 words
First lines
Slipping softly through the sky Little horned, happy moon, Can you hear me up so high? Will you come down soon?
On my nursery window-sill Will you stay your steady flight? And then float away with me Through the summer night?
Brushing over tops of trees, Playing hide and seek with stars, Peeping up through shiny clouds At Jupiter or Mars.
I shall fill my lap with roses Gathered in the milky way, All to carry home to mother.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminism, Modernism, Imagist
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a renowed poet from the Imagist school of poetry and this work primarily features her poems, hence it falls under the Poetry genre.
- Feminism — A recurring theme in Amy Lowell's work is the exploration of the female persona, and her struggles and triumphs, which falls under the umbrella of the Feminism genre.
- Modernism — Lowell's work often encapsulates the themes of change, fragmentation and the liberation from traditions, which is a hallmark of the Modernism genre.
- Imagist — Amy Lowell was a promoter of the imagist movement in poetry, which emphasized precision, clarity of image, and economy of language. This movement greatly influences her work.
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poetry · nature · romance · feminism · relationships · self-discovery · travel · culture · history · literary · symbolism · imagery