A London Plane-Tree and Other Verse
Amy Levy
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A London Plane-Tree and Other Verse is a collection of poetry by Amy Levy, a pioneering voice in Victorian literature known for her exploration of feminist themes and homosexual romance. This 1889 volume showcases Levy's lyrical talent and her innovative engagement with the emerging French symbolism movement.
In this collection, readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions and imagery, reflecting the complexities of love, identity, and the urban experience of London. Levy's work stands out for its introspective depth and its ability to capture the nuances of human relationships in a time of societal constraints.
As one of the first female poets to openly address themes of desire and individuality, Levy's verses resonate with a modern sensibility, making her poetry both relevant and thought-provoking. Discover the voice of a remarkable poet whose work continues to inspire and challenge the boundaries of her time.
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| Introductory Poem; Dedicatory Poem | 1:56 | Read by James K. White | |
| A London Plane-Tree | 1:08 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| London In July | 1:12 | Read by James K. White | |
| A March Day In London | 2:01 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; Ballade Of An Omnibus | 2:02 | Read by James K. White | |
| Ballade Of A Special Edition | 1:58 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Straw In The Street | 1:01 | Read by James K. White | |
| Between The Showers | 0:56 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Out Of Town | 1:07 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Piano-Organ | 1:12 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| London Poets | 1:19 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Village Garden | 2:07 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; New Love, New Life | 1:40 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Impotens | 0:44 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Youth And Love | 0:41 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Dream | 1:44 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| On The Threshold | 1:10 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Birch-Tree at Loschwitz | 1:09 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| In The Night | 1:19 | Read by James K. White | |
| Borderland | 1:17 | Read by James K. White | |
| At Dawn | 0:40 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Last Words | 1:40 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| June | 1:01 | Read by James K. White | |
| A Reminiscence | 0:59 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The Sequel To "A Reminiscence" | 1:47 | Read by James K. White | |
| In The Mile End Road | 0:50 | Read by James K. White | |
| Contradictions | 0:56 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Twilight | 1:00 | Read by James K. White | |
| In September | 0:35 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; The Old House | 1:58 | Read by James K. White | |
| Lohengrin | 1:27 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; Alma Mater | 1:48 | Read by James K. White | |
| In The Black Forest | 1:23 | Read by James K. White | |
| Captivity | 2:15 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The Two Terrors | 1:24 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Promise of Sleep | 1:11 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The Last Judgement | 2:02 | Read by James K. White | |
| Felo de Se | 3:28 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| The Lost Friend | 1:33 | Read by James K. White | |
| Cambridge In The Long | 2:09 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| To Vernon Lee | 1:21 | Read by James K. White | |
| The Old Poet | 1:57 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| On the Wye In May | 1:22 | Read by James K. White | |
| Oh, Is It Love? | 0:46 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; In The Nower | 0:52 | Read by James K. White | |
| The End Of The Day | 1:45 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Introductory Poem; A Wall-Flower | 1:26 | Read by James K. White | |
| The First Extra | 1:22 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| At A Dinner Party | 0:51 | Read by James K. White | |
| Philosophy | 2:06 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| A Game Of Lawn Tennis | 1:26 | Read by James K. White | |
| To E | 2:34 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
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Amys writing appeals to those of vivid imagination
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