Classic and Contemporary Poetry

SKUNK HOUR; FOR ELIZABETH BISHOP, by ROBERT LOWELL        Recitation     Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Nautilus island's hermit / heiress still lives through winter in her spartan
Last Line: Drops her ostrich tail, / will not scare
Variant Title(s): Life Studies: Skunk Hour
Subject(s): Maine (state); Skunks