Nets to Catch the Wind
1921
Nets to Catch the Wind is a poetry collection by Elinor Wylie, first published in 1921. The poems explore themes of beauty, nature, and complex human emotions, using vivid imagery and lyrical language. Wylie delves into subjects such as love, longing, solitude, and mortality, inviting readers to reflect on their own emotional landscapes. Her mastery of language weaves together intricate themes, making this collection a significant contribution to early 20th-century poetry.
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“The winter will be short, the summer long,The autumn amber-hued, sunny and hot,Tasting of cider and of scuppernong.””
— Elinor Wylie
“Avoid the reeking herd,Shun the polluted flock,Live like that stoic bird,The eagle of the rock.””
— Elinor Wylie
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