Classic and Contemporary Poetry

EVENING IN THE SANITARIUM, by LOUISE BOGAN            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: The free evening fades, outside windows fastened with decorative iron grilles
Last Line: Miss r. Looks at the mantel-piece, which must mean something
Alternate Author Name(s): Holden, Raymond, Mrs.
Subject(s): Insanity; Madness; Mental Illness