A Guiltless Lady Imprisoned: After Penanced
"A Guiltless Lady Imprisoned: After Penance" is a novella written by Alice Meynell in 1903. The story follows the life of a woman named Mary, who has been imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. Despite her innocence, Mary accepts her punishment and spends her time in prison reflecting on her past mistakes and seeking redemption. Through her experiences, Meynell explores themes of guilt, penance, and the human condition. The novella is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged work that challenges readers to consider their own beliefs and values.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Women's Fiction · 272 words
First lines
HARK, fair one, how whate'er here is
Doth laugh and sing at thy distress,
Not out of hate to thy relief,
But joy-to enjoy thee, though in grief.
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A Guiltless Lady Imprisoned: After Penanced is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alice Meynell, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 272 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book's title suggests a period-specific narrative, detailing the experiences and plights of a 'guiltless lady' who has been 'imprisoned'
- Drama — The concepts of guilt, imprisonment and penance imply a dramatic narrative filled with conflict and emotional turmoil
- Women's Fiction — The focal point being a 'lady', suggests the book might explore themes and narratives relevant to women's experiences
- Literary Fiction — Given that Alice Meynell is a noteworthy poet and essayist, this book potentially embodies a more literary and poetic narrative style
Tags
guilt · imprisonment · redemption · penance · female protagonist · psychological drama · moral conflict · self-discovery · inner turmoil · societal expectations · forgiveness · identity
More by Alice Meynell
- Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
- Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
- Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
- Poems: SONNET (1903)
- All works by Alice Meynell