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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- 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: Standard (8th-9th 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.
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poetry · nature · gardening · inspiration · motivation · self-care · relaxation · inner peace · calmness · peacefulness · serenity · tranquility