Dirge for the Year by Alice Meynell

Name: Dirge for the Year
Author: Alice Meynell

"Dirge for the Year" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem reflects on the passing of time and the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. Meynell uses imagery and symbolism to convey the idea that each year is a cycle of growth, decay, and renewal, and that the passage of time is inevitable and necessary for the continuation of life. The poem also touches on themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction · 204 words

First lines

ORPHAN hours, the year is dead,

Come and sigh, come and weep!

Merry hours, smile instead,

For the year is but asleep.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction
Length: 204 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell.
Literary Fiction — The compositions focus on the year's experiences and thoughts, a common trait in literary fiction.