To Elizabeth Ward Perkins by Amy Lowell
Elizabeth Ward Perkins by Amy Lowell is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships. The story follows the lives of three women - Elizabeth, a young mother struggling to come to terms with her past; Perkins, a successful businessman haunted by his own demons; and Amy, a free-spirited artist who finds herself caught in the middle of their tangled web. As the characters navigate their way through the ups and downs of life, they are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion. Through its nuanced exploration of human emotion and psychological insight, this novel is sure to resonate with readers long after they finish the last page.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1925 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy · 308 words
First lines
Dear Bessie, would my tired rhyme / Had force to rise from apathy, / And shaking off its lethargy / Ring word-tones like a Christmas chime.
But in my soul's high belfry, chill / The bitter wind of doubt has blown, / The summer swallows all have flown, / The bells are frost-bound, mute and still.
Upon the crumbling boards the snow / Has drifted deep, the clappers hang / Prismed with icicles, their clang / Unheard since ages long ago.
The rope I pull is stiff and cold, / My straining ears detect no sound / Except a sigh, as round and round / The wind rocks through the timbers old.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Elegy, Symbolism, Modernism
- Length: 308 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, emotion, and individual experience align with Romantic ideals.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on loss and longing, typical of elegiac poetry.
- Symbolism — The use of imagery and symbols to convey deeper meanings is prevalent throughout the poem.
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poetry · love · loss · grief · memory · inspiration · nature · women · history · biography · literary · criticism