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"House of Dust: A Symphony" was written by Conrad Aiken. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and novelist known for his modernist explorations of consciousness.

House of Dust: A Symphony

Conrad Aiken

House of Dust: A Symphony is a poem by Conrad Aiken, written in 1920, structured in four movements akin to a classical symphony. The work explores themes of human mortality and loss in the aftermath of World War I, using evocative imagery inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Aiken's poem reflects the influence of Imagism and modern psychology, delving into individual identity and emotion through rich sensory allusions to nature.

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The House of Dust is a poem written in the four-movement format of a classical symphony. Hauntingly beautiful despite it...