A Widow Bird by Alice Meynell (1896)

Name: A Widow Bird
Author: Alice Meynell

"A Widow Bird" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. It tells the story of a bird who has lost its mate and is now left alone to mourn and grieve. The poem explores themes of loss, loneliness, and the passage of time, as the bird reflects on how much it has changed since its partner's death. Despite the sadness of the poem, there is also a sense of resilience and determination, as the bird continues to fly and live its life, even in the face of adversity.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Romantic, Historical · 52 words

First lines

A WIDOW bird sat mourning for her love

Upon a wintry bough;

The frozen wind crept on above,

The freezing stream below.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Romantic, Historical, Drama
Length: 52 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fiction — Without any specific details available about the contents of the book 'A Widow Bird', Fiction is chosen due to Alice Meynell's popularity as a fiction writer.
Romantic — The title 'A Widow Bird' sounds poetic and suggests a possible theme of lost love or romance.
Historical — Many of Alice Meynell's works are set in a certain historical period, and 'A Widow Bird' might be similar.
Drama — The title 'A Widow Bird', suggests the possibility of drama or tragedy.