The Little Garden by Amy Lowell
The Little Garden by Amy Lowell is a poetry collection that explores themes of nature, beauty, and the passing of time. The poems are written in a lyrical and imaginative style, with a focus on the sensory details of the natural world. The book is known for its vivid imagery and emotional depth, making it a popular choice for readers looking to escape into a world of beauty and contemplation.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Nature Literature · 153 words
First lines
A little garden on a bleak hillside / Where deep the heavy, dazzling mountain snow / Lies far into the spring. The sun's pale glow / Is scarcely able to melt patches wide / About the single rose bush. All denied / Of nature's tender ministries. But no, -- / For wonder-working faith has made it blow / With flowers many hued and starry-eyed.
Here sleeps the sun long, idle summer hours; / Here butterflies and bees fare far to rove / Amid the crumpled leaves of poppy flowers; / Here four o'clocks, to the passionate night above / Fling whiffs of perfume, like pale incense showers.
A little garden, loved with a great love!
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The Little Garden is listed on Textopian as a poem by Amy Lowell, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Nature Literature, Inspirational
- Length: 153 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a well-known poet, and 'The Little Garden' is further identifiable as poetry due to its structure and rhythm.
- Imagist Poetry — Lowell was a prominent figure in the Imagist movement, and 'The Little Garden,' with its vivid and direct depictions of nature, aligns with this style.
- Nature Literature — The book's title and content both suggest a strong focus on the natural world, qualifying it as a piece of Nature Literature.
- Inspirational — The themes and messages contained in 'The Little Garden' can be seen as inspiring, adding an Inspirational aspect to its genre.
Tags
poetry · nature · gardening · inspiration · motivation · self-care · relaxation · inner peace · calmness · peacefulness · serenity · tranquility