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Sword Blades And Poppy Seed

Sword Blades And Poppy Seed

Amy Lowell

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789374838112
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Sword blades and poppy seed explores the intricate relationship between art, emotion, and perception through a masterful collection of poetic pieces that blend imagination and introspection. The volume delves into the interplay between love, creativity, and the natural world, revealing how artistic expression becomes both a refuge and a weapon for the human spirit. The opening sequence portrays a reflective encounter between a weary poet and a mysterious figure who challenges his understanding of creation and purpose. As they move through a dreamlike city shrouded in mist, poetry emerges as both a burden and a liberation-an act of forging meaning through struggle. The work balances lyrical sensitivity with intellectual depth, portraying inner tension, yearning, and renewal. Each poem captures fragments of emotion and thought, revealing the poet’s enduring quest to merge art and existence. Through striking imagery and symbolic resonance, the collection meditates on the transformative force of imagination and the perpetual conflict between artistic passion and human limitation.

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