At Night by Alice Meynell (1902)

Name: At Night
Author: Alice Meynell

AT NIGHT is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the themes of darkness, solitude, and introspection. It describes the quiet moments of the night, when the world is at rest and the speaker's thoughts are free to roam. The poem is known for its use of imagery and metaphor, as well as its exploration of the human experience of being alone in the darkness.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Fiction · 70 words

First lines

"To W. M."

Home, home from the horizon far and clear,

Hither the soft wings sweep;

Flocks of the memories of the day draw near

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Fiction
Length: 70 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — This book is a compilation of poems structured in verse form, making poetry its most fitting genre.
Fiction — The poems found within can often portray scenarios or themes of a fictitious nature.