Description

A rich and varied selection of poems, bringing together some of Amy Levy's most celebrated and distinctive verse. These poems capture moments of everyday life alongside meditations on time, memory, and emotional change.

The collection includes well-known pieces such as A London Plane-Tree, A Wall Flower, London in July, Ballade of an Omnibus, and The Village Garden, showcasing Levy's talent for blending urban imagery with lyrical insight. Her poetry moves effortlessly between social observation and quiet introspection, revealing a voice both modern and intimate.

A pioneering literary figure and the first Jewish woman to study at Cambridge University, Amy Levy remains one of the most compelling poets of the Victorian era. Published as part of the Ragged Hand poetry imprint, this new edition of Of Gentle Seasons Passing One by One includes an introductory biography of the author by Richard Garnett and is an essential addition to any collection of classic and feminist poetry.