Amy Levy was a writer whose works explored themes of Jewish identity, feminism, and the social mores of her era. Her stories, essays, and poems, often published in contemporary periodicals, were characterized by a bold perspective and literary influences including French symbolism. Levy engaged with the position of women in society and the complexities of Jewish life in England, unafraid to address controversial subjects. Her writing, though often unappreciated in her lifetime, left a mark on literature for its originality and depth.
This book contains a collection of some of Levy's best and most famous poems. Levy suffered with major depression, growing worse as she got closer to her 30s and becoming aware of her growing deafness. Although showing such talents at a young age, Levy took her own life 2 months before her 28th birthday. This collection looks into the mind of th...
A collection of poetry by British poet Amy Levy connected through the common themes of love, dreams, and death. Levy suffered with major depression, growing worse as she got closer to her 30s and becoming aware of her growing deafness. Although showing such talents at a young age, Levy took her own life 2 months before her 28th birthday. This co...
A wonderful collection of poetry by British poet Amy Levy connected through the common themes of thoughts and emotions. Levy suffered with major depression, growing worse as she got closer to her 30s and becoming aware of her growing deafness. Although showing such talents at a young age, Levy took her own life 2 months before her 28th birthday....
Set in 19th-century England, the story follows Elsie Meredith, a middle child feeling overshadowed by her more accomplished sisters. Seeking a different path from her mother's struggles, she becomes a governess for the Marchesa Brogi's family in Pisa. Through her experiences, Elsie navigates societal expectations and personal growth, revealing the challenges and aspirations of a young woman in a restrictive era.
Exploring themes of love, dreams, and existential musings, this poetry collection showcases Amy Levy's unique voice and perspective. As a pioneering Jewish woman in literature, her work reflects her feminist views and connections with influential figures of her time. The collection includes notable poems like "A London Plane-Tree" and "Moods and Thoughts," highlighting her emotional depth and intellectual engagement. Accompanied by an introductory biography by Richard Garnett, this edition celebrates Levy's contributions to poetry and her enduring legacy.
Levy's literary journey began early, with her first poem published at fourteen. Her notable works include "Romance of a Shop," which explores the challenges of four sisters managing a business in 1880s London, and "Reuben Sachs," addressing Jewish identity and societal norms. Her poetry often reflects feminist themes and incorporates influences from French symbolism. Despite her vibrant literary contributions and friendships, Levy struggled with depression and deafness, ultimately leading to her tragic suicide at the age of twenty-seven.
Set against the backdrop of the Anglo-Jewish community in Bayswater, the novel follows Reuben Sachs, an ambitious man, and his partner Judith Quixano, who struggles with her social standing. Through their story, Levy critiques the superficial lives of contemporary women and challenges the romanticized depictions of Jews in literature. As a pioneering feminist voice, Levy's work reflects her unique perspectives shaped by her experiences as the first Jewish woman at Cambridge. This new edition includes a biography of the author by Richard Garnett.
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Amy Levy (1861-1889) was a British poet and novelist. Levy was born in Clapham, London into a Jewish family that was mildly observant, but as an adult she no longer practised Judaism although she continued to identify with the Jews as a people. Levy wrote stories, essays and poems for periodicals, some popular and others literary. The stories Cohen of Trinity and Wise in Their Generation, both published in Oscar Wilde's magazine Women's World, are among her best. Her final book of poems, A London Plane-Tree and Other Verse (1889), contains lyrics that are among the first to show the influence of French symbolism. Her other works include Xantippe and Other Verse (1881), The Romance of a Shop (1888), Reuben Sachs (1888) and Miss Meredith (1889).