Men, Women and Ghosts

"Men, Women and Ghosts" is a significant collection of narrative poems by the influential Imagist poet Amy Lowell. Through this work, Lowell explores the boundaries of poetic form, utilizing her signature "polyphonic prose" and rhythmic free verse to create vivid, sensory-rich narratives. The collection is divided into thematic sections that delve into the complexities of human relationships, the beauty of the natural world, and the haunting presence of the past. A central piece of the volume is the acclaimed poem "Patterns," which masterfully explores the tension between external societal constraints and the internal world of emotion and desire. Other notable works within the collection, such as "Pickthorn Manor" and "The Overgrown Pasture," showcase Lowell's ability to weave historical and domestic settings into compelling dramatic monologues and lyrical sketches. Marked by sharp imagery and a revolutionary approach to meter, "Men, Women and Ghosts" captures the experimental spirit of early 20th-century modernism. It stands as a testament to Lowell's craft and her role in reshaping American poetry, offering readers a rich tapestry of stories that remain as evocative today as when they were first written. This work is essential for those interested in the evolution of narrative verse and the development of the Imagist movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 386, Paperback, Tradd Street Press