JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Transplanted Camellia Tree: Amy Lowell's Poetic Debt to Lafcadio Hearn.

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 3. P. 362 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yokoyama, Ryuichiro 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores Amy Lowell's poetic debt to Lafcadio Hearn, focusing on her fascination with Japanese culture and the influence of Hearn's writings on her poetry. Lowell's poem "The Camellia Tree of Matsue" is analyzed in comparison to Hearn's camellia-themed poems, suggesting a significant influence. The article highlights Lowell's imaginative reinterpretation of Hearn's work, emphasizing the role of poets in reshaping legends and folklore. Ultimately, it concludes that Hearn's writings, particularly his narrative about the camellia tree in "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan," inspired Lowell's vivid imagery in her poetry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/09, Vol. 71, Issue 3, p362
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae092
  • Accession Number:180533394
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