Men, Women and Ghosts

"Men, Women and Ghosts" by Amy Lowell is a collection of poems that uses storytelling to dive deeply into the lives of its characters. The collection looks at complex loves and painful losses while introducing us to vivid characters like Lady Eunice, who is caught between her duty to her absent husband and a growing bond with a soldier she meets. The first poems create a mood that is both beautiful and a little sad. The poems explore the emotional weight of Lady Eunice’s life as she struggles with what she wants versus what society expects of her while her fiancé battles at war. Through her story, this collection reveals the inner struggles of its characters, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and challenges.