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In "A London Plane-Tree, and Other Verse," Amy Levy masterfully intertwines vivid imagery with rich emotional depth, creating a collection of poems that explores the complexities of urban life in late Victorian London. The work is characterized by Levy's use of natural imagery as a juxtaposition to cityscapes, reflecting her internal struggles and societal observations. Her verses demonstrate an acute awareness of both personal and collective experiences, revealing themes of isolation, identity, and femininity amidst the metropolis. This collection serves as a touchstone for understanding the intersections of nature, urbanity, and the human psyche, erudite in both form and content. Amy Levy, a pioneering figure in the realm of feminist literature, was one of the first Jewish women to gain attention as a poet and novelist in 19th-century England. Her own experiences of marginalization as a woman and a member of the Jewish community profoundly influenced her writing. Often described as a bridge between the Pre-Raphaelite and modernist movements, Levy's confluence of personal biography and cultural critique lends authenticity and urgency to her poetic expressions. Readers seeking a nuanced exploration of urban identity and a female perspective on societal structures will find "A London Plane-Tree, and Other Verse" a remarkable addition to their literary collection. Its evocative language and innovative imagery resonate with contemporary themes, making Levy's work relevant for both scholars and new readers alike.

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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

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Amy Levy

A London Plane-Tree, and Other Verse

Published by Good Press, 2022
EAN 4057664573339

Table of Contents

Illustrations.
A London Plane-Tree.
A London Plane-Tree.
London in July.
A March Day in London.
Ballade of an Omnibus.
Ballade of a Special Edition.
Straw in the Street.
Between the Showers.
Out of Town.
The Piano-Organ.
London Poets.
The Village Garden.
Love, Dreams, & Death.
New Love, New Life.
Impotens.
Youth and Love.
The Dream.
On the Threshold.
The Birch-Tree at Loschwitz.
In the Night.
Borderland.
At Dawn.
Last Words.
June.
A Reminiscence.
The Sequel to “A Reminiscence.”
In the Mile End Road.
Contradictions.
Twilight.
In September.
Moods and Thoughts.
The Old House.
Lohengrin.
Alma Mater.
In the Black Forest.
Captivity.
The Two Terrors.
The Promise of Sleep.
The Last Judgment.
Felo de Se.
The Lost Friend.
Cambridge in the Long.
To Vernon Lee.
The Old Poet.
On the Wye in May.
Oh, is it Love?
In the Nower.
The End of the Day.
Odds and Ends.
A Wall Flower.
The First Extra.
At a Dinner Party.
Philosophy.
A Game of Lawn Tennis.
To E.

Illustrations.

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A London Plane-Tree: The Temple Church. By

J. Bernard Partridge

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Frontispiece.

Odds and Ends. By

J. Bernard Partridge

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Facing p. 83.

A London Plane-Tree.

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A London Plane-Tree.

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GREEN is the plane-tree in the square,The other trees are brown;They droop and pine for country air;The plane-tree loves the town.
Here from my garret-pane, I markThe plane-tree bud and blow,Shed her recuperative bark,And spread her shade below.