Sword Blades and Poppy Seed

In her remarkable collection, "Sword Blades and Poppy Seed," Amy Lowell explores the intricate interplay between personal emotion and natural imagery, using the vividness of sensory detail to bring her inner world to life. The poems reflect Lowell'Äôs keen interest in Imagism, a movement she helped popularize, characterized by clear, sharp images and a precision of language. Each piece is deftly c...