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A London Plane-Tree by Amy Levy — Deep Poetry Lines

By Amy Levy

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Green is the plane-tree in the square, The other trees are brown; They droop and pine for country air; The plane-tree loves the town. Here from my garret-pane, I mark The plane-tree bud and blow, Shed her recuperative bark, And spread her shade below. Among her branches, in and out, The city breezes play;

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"Green is the plane-tree in the square,..."

"A London Plane-Tree" by Amy Levy is a deep english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by Amy Levy demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Green is the plane-tree in the square, The other trees are brown;...", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Amy Levy's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Amy Levy (1861–1889) was an English poet and novelist whose work explored themes of Jewish identity, feminism, and urban alienation. Her "A London Plane-Tree" and "Xantippe and Other Verse" anticipate modernist concerns with irony and psychological complexity.

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