A Derivation by Alice Meynell (1907)

Name: A Derivation
Author: Alice Meynell

"A Derivation" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the idea of change and evolution, both in nature and in human experience. Meynell uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey the notion that everything is interconnected and constantly evolving. The poem also touches on themes of time, memory, and the cyclical nature of life. Through her use of language and form, Meynell creates a sense of fluidity and continuity, emphasizing the idea that nothing remains static or unchanging.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1907 · Genre: Non-fiction, Essays, Literary Criticism · 1,050 words

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By what obscure cause, through what ill-directed industry, and under the constraint of what disabling hands, had the language of English poetry grown, for an age, so rigid that a natural writer at the end of the eighteenth century had much ado to tell a simple story in sufficient verse. All the vital exercise of the seventeenth century had left the language buoyant; it was as elastic as deep and mobile waters; then followed the grip of that incapacitating later style. Much later,

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-fiction, Essays, Literary Criticism, Philosophy
Length: 1,050 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Non-fiction — The book 'A Derivation' by Alice Meynell is primarily categorised as non-fiction due to its real and factual content covering various serious issues.
Essays — The book is comprised of a collection of essays related to different subjects, known from the writing style of Alice Meynell.
Literary Criticism — Given Alice Meynell's tendency to explore and criticise various aspects of literature in her writings, the book falls into the genre of Literary Criticism.
Philosophy — Several sections of the book offer philosophical insights into different themes, thereby categorising it under Philosophy.