An Hymeneal Dialogue
"AN HYMENEAL DIALOGUE" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The book explores themes of love, relationships, and the human experience through a series of intimate and introspective verses. Meynell's use of language is delicate and evocative, creating a sense of longing and yearning that permeates the entire collection. The poems are both personal and universal in their appeal, making "AN HYMENEAL DIALOGUE" a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Victorian Literature · 246 words
First lines
"Groom".-TELL me, my Love, since Hymen tied
The holy knot, hast thou not felt
A new-infused spirit slide
Into thy breast, whilst mine did melt?
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An Hymeneal Dialogue is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Victorian Literature
- Length: 246 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — Alice Meynell was well-known for her poetry and 'AN HYMENEAL DIALOGUE' is a poem written by her.
- Romance — The poem 'AN HYMENEAL DIALOGUE' focuses on the theme of love and marriage, classifying it under the Romance genre.
- Victorian Literature — Alice Meynell was a prominent poet during the Victorian era.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Women's Studies · Marriage · Relationships · Feminism · Gender Roles · Social Commentary · Literary Criticism · Victorian Literature · Symbolism · Imagery
More by Alice Meynell
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- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
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- Poems: SONNET (1903)
- All works by Alice Meynell