Fellow Travellers with a Bird, I

Name: Fellow Travellers with a Bird, I
Author: Alice Meynell

"Fellow Travellers with a Bird" is a collection of poems that explore the themes of travel, nature, and the human experience. The poems are written in a lyrical and imaginative style, with vivid descriptions of landscapes and creatures. Meynell's use of language creates a sense of wonder and awe, inviting the reader to join her on her journey of discovery and contemplation. Throughout the collection, Meynell reflects on the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the interconnectedness of all living things. The poems are both personal and universal, making them accessible and relatable to readers of all backgrounds and experiences.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1894 · Genre: Nature Writing, Travel Literature, Poetry · 1,270 words

First lines

To attend to a living child is to be baffled in your humour, disappointed of your pathos, and set freshly free from all the pre-occupations. You cannot anticipate him. Blackbirds, overheard year by year, do not compose the same phrases; never two leitmotifs alike. Not the tone, but the note alters. So with the uncovenated ways of a child you keep no tryst. They meet you at another place, after failing you where you tarried; your former experiences, your documents are at fault. You are the fellow traveller of a bird. The bird alights and escapes out of time to your footing.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Nature Writing, Travel Literature, Poetry
Length: 1,270 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Nature Writing — The book revolves around the author's observation and reflections on nature as indicated by the title.
Travel Literature — The title implies a journey undertaken with a bird companion, suggesting elements of travel literature.
Poetry — Alice Meynell is known for her lyrical writing style, often contributing to the poetry genre.