After a Parting by Alice Meynell

Name: After a Parting
Author: Alice Meynell

AFTER A PARTING by Alice Meynell is a poem that explores the themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. The speaker reflects on a past relationship that has ended, but the memories of it linger on. The poem's language is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and emotional depth. It is a beautifully crafted work that captures the bittersweet nature of love and the passage of time.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Women's Literature · 145 words

First lines

Farewell has long been said; I have foregone thee;

I never name thee even.

But how shall I learn virtues and yet shun thee?

For thou art so near Heaven

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literature, Women's Literature
Length: 145 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell, making the primary genre Poetry.
Literature — Due to the thematic exploration and linguistic nuances used in the poems, this book can be categorized under the genre of Literature.
Women's Literature — Alice Meynell was a woman writer and many of her works explore themes about women's experiences and perspectives, so the genre of Women's Literature is also valid.