A Poet's Wife by Alice Meynell

Name: A Poet's Wife
Author: Alice Meynell

"A Poet's Wife" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The poems explore themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in society during this time period. Meynell's writing is known for its lyricism and emotional depth, and these poems are no exception. They offer a glimpse into the life of a poet's wife, who must navigate the challenges of being a partner to a creative genius while also maintaining her own identity and independence.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Biography, Non-fiction, Romance · 101 words

First lines

I saw a tract of ocean locked inland,

Within a field's embrace --

The very sea! Afar it fled the strand,

And gave the seasons chase,

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Non-fiction, Romance, Poetry
Length: 101 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Biography — The book revolves around the life of a poet's wife meaning it can be classified as a biography.
Non-fiction — The narration of the story is based on non-fictional circumstances which makes it fit the non-fiction genre.
Romance — There are elements of romantic relationship between the poet and his wife that warrants a categorization under the romance genre.
Poetry — The story focuses on a poet and his craft which would imply that the genre can be categorized under poetry.