A Wind of Clear Weather in England
"A Wind of Clear Weather in England" is a collection of poetry written by Alice Meynell in 1909. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and mortality, with Meynell's signature delicate and evocative language. The book is notable for its use of imagery and metaphor to convey complex emotions and ideas, making it a standout work in the poet's oeuvre.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Nature · 177 words
First lines
O what a miracle wind is this
Has crossed the English land to-day
With an unprecedented kiss,
And wonderfully found a way!
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A Wind of Clear Weather in England is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literature, Nature, English Literature
- Length: 177 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — Alice Meynell is famously known for her contributions to poetry, contributing to this genre's ranking. The themes and lyrical style of the book also align with this classification.
- Literature — The book is a form of written work, thus aligning it with the broad genre of literature.
- Nature — With 'wind' and 'weather' in the title, the book expresses themes related to nature, placing this as a potential genre.
- English Literature — 'In England' as mentioned in the book's title, hints at the potential focus on English background or themes, suggesting the genre of English Literature.
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Poetry · Classic Literature · English Literature · Victorian Literature · Women Writers · Nature Writing · Travel Writing · Autobiography · Memoir · Biography · History · Culture
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