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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass - cover

A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass

Amy Lowell

Publisher: Good Press

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This compilation of verse paints a vivid tapestry of emotions, passions, and perspectives through the lens of one of America's greatest poets. From the ethereal beauty of nature to the tempestuous depths of the human heart, these poems explore the many shades of existence with a lyrical grace that captures the imagination. With each stanza, Lowell's words take on a life of their own, weaving intricate patterns of thought and feeling that leave a lasting impression on the soul. Here's an excerpt from one of the poems featured in this collection, 'The End': "Throughout the echoing chambers of my brain / I hear your words in mournful cadence toll / Like some slow passing-bell which warns the soul / Of sundering darkness."
Available since: 11/21/2019.
Print length: 134 pages.

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