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By: Amy Levy (1861-1889)
Amy Levy’s collection of poetry, A London Plane-Tree, and Other Verse, is a captivating exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. Levy’s words are at once poignant and powerful, drawing the reader in with their raw honesty and emotional depth.
Throughout the collection, Levy effortlessly weaves together themes of nature, nostalgia, and the passage of time, creating a rich tapestry of verse that is both haunting and beautiful. Her language is both lyrical and evocative, painting vivid images that linger long after the final page is turned.
What sets Levy’s poetry apart is her ability to capture the nuances of human experience with such precision and clarity. Whether she is exploring the fleeting nature of love or the ache of longing, Levy’s words resonate with a deep and profound understanding of the human heart.
A London Plane-Tree, and Other Verse is a timeless collection that speaks to the universal truths of the human condition. Amy Levy’s poetry is a testament to the power of language to touch the soul and illuminate the hidden corners of our hearts.
Book Description:
Amy Levy was a British poet and novelist who is celebrated for her feminist positions and her engagement with homosexual romance during the Victorian era. Levy wrote stories, essays, and poems for periodicals, some popular and others literary. Her writing career began early; her poem “Ida Grey” appearing in the journal, The Pelican, when she was only fourteen. Her final book of poems, A London Plane-Tree And Other Verse (1889), contains lyrics that are among the first to show the influence of French symbolism. (Introduction excerpted from Wikipedia)
