A Vanquished Man by Alice Meynell
"A Vanquished Man" is a novella written by Alice Meynell in 1903. The story follows the life of a man who has been defeated and humiliated by his former lover, and explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. Through the protagonist's journey, Meynell examines the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which love can both uplift and destroy us. The novella is known for its poetic language and psychological depth, making it a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1904 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 1,607 words
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Haydon died by his own act in 1846, and it was not, in the event, until
1853 that his journal was edited, not by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, as he wished, but by Tom Taylor. Turning over these familiar and famous volumes, often read, I wonder once more how any editor was bold to "take upon himself the mystery of things" in the case of Haydon, and to assign to that venial moral fault or this the ill-fortune and defeat that beset him, with hardly a pause for the renewal of the resistance of his admirable courage.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 1,607 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Considering Alice Meynell's work, her books often fall under the broader category of fiction, which provides a setting for imaginary events and characters.
- Literary Fiction — Alice Meynell's finely crafted narratives and deep exploration of human experiences often place her work within the literary fiction genre.
- Drama — Her works typically contain dramatic elements characterized by detailed character development and emotional turmoil.
- Historical Fiction — Her narratives often reference specific historical periods, evoking a realistic portrayal of that era.
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Romance · Fiction · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic Literature · Victorian Era · Gender Roles · Social Commentary · Mental Health · Psychological Thriller · Suspense · Mystery
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)
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