Corinna's Going A-Maying
"CORINNA'S GOING A-MAYING" is a poetry collection written by Alice Meynell in 1904. The book consists of 24 poems, each exploring themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. Meynell's use of imagery and symbolism creates a vivid picture of the natural world and the human experience, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and emotions. The poems are written in a lyrical and expressive style, making them both accessible and thought-provoking. Overall, "CORINNA'S GOING A-MAYING" is a beautifully crafted work of literature that showcases Meynell's skill as a poet and her deep understanding of the human condition.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romance · 799 words
First lines
GET up, get up for shame! The blooming morn
Upon her wings presents the god unshorn.
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Corinna's Going A-Maying is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance
- Length: 799 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book title suggests a lyrical and rhythmic structure, typical of poems. Also, Alice Meynell was a famed 19th-century English poet known for her verses.
- Romance — The title 'Corinna's Going A-Maying' suggests elements of traditional courtship practices and romantic themes. Maying is a historically romantic English tradition associated with choosing a mate.
Tags
poetry · nature · women · voices · inner · emotions · life · love · loss · memory · time · place
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