Men, Women and Ghosts

Amy Lowell's 1916 poetry collection Men, Women, and Ghosts is an early example of imagist work, characterized by its economy of language and clarity of vision. The collection explores themes of love, loss, and the dangers of tradition and modernity, and Lowell's unique perspective as a lesbian and bohemian figure from a prominent Boston family adds depth and complexity to her poems. This edition, with its beautiful cover and professionally typeset manuscript, presents a classic work of American poetry reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Men,Women,and Ghosts (1916) is a remarkable poetry collection by Amy Lowell, published at the dawn of her influential imagist journey, dedicated to exploring classical poetic themes and forms. This agile and promising work emerges as a pioneering testament from a visionary poet of the early twentieth century. In the opening poem titled "Patterns," Lowell showcases an economy of language and a crystal-clear vision that would become synonymous with the imagist school, where she would assume a pivotal role. Here, Lowell paints a vivid picture of her strolls along garden paths, adorned with the vibrant blooms of daffodils and the striking blue squills. She reflects on her uniqueness as a "rare pattern," acknowledging her connection to the natural world. As the poem's speaker laments the loss of her beloved, she questions the significance of patterns in the face of conflict. Lowell, as a poet deeply rooted in tradition yet intrigued by the possibilities of modern poetry, as a lesbian and bohemian figure from a prominent Boston family, was acutely aware of the inherent dangers associated with "patterns." Her poems, characterized by their distinctiveness and experimental nature, make a significant contribution to one of humanity's oldest art forms.

Presented in a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, this edition of Amy Lowell's Men, Women, and Ghosts emerges as a timeless masterpiece of American poetry, reimagined for contemporary readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132501