Echo's Lament for Narcissus

Name: Echo's Lament for Narcissus
Author: Alice Meynell

"Echo's Lament for Narcissus" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem tells the story of Echo, who grieves the loss of her beloved Narcissus after he has fallen into the river and drowned. Echo's lament is a beautiful and haunting tribute to Narcissus, filled with imagery and symbolism that convey the depth of her love and sorrow. Throughout the poem, Meynell uses language that is both poetic and evocative, creating a sense of longing and loss that is both powerful and moving. Overall, "Echo's Lament for Narcissus" is a masterful work of poetry that explores the themes of love, loss, and grief in a way that is both timeless and universal.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Studies · 97 words

First lines

SLOW, slow, fresh fount, keep time with my salt tears;

Yet, slower yet; O faintly, gentle springs;

List to the heavy part the music bears;

Woe weeps out her division when she sings.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Studies
Length: 97 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is primarily known as a poet, and this title seems consistent with her oeuvre.
Mythology — The title references Narcissus, a figure from Greek mythology, suggesting a connection to that genre.
Classical Studies — Narcissus, as a classical mythological figure, resonates with themes and subjects dealt with in the field of classical studies.