Fellow Travellers with a Bird, II

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

"Fellow Travellers with a Bird, II" is a poetic work that explores the themes of travel, nature, and introspection. The poem describes a journey taken with a bird as a companion, highlighting the beauty of the natural world and the inner thoughts and emotions of the speaker. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Meynell creates a sense of wonder and contemplation, inviting the reader to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Nature writing, Travel Literature · 1,223 words

First lines

The mere gathering of children's language would be much like collecting together a handful of flowers that should be all unique, single of their kind. In one thing, however, do children agree, and that is the rejection of most of the conventions of the authors who have reported them. They do not, for example, say "me is;" their natural reply to "are you?" is "I are. One child, pronouncing sweetly and neatly, will have nothing but the nominative pronoun. "Lift I up and let I see it raining," she bids; and told that it does not rain, resumes, "Lift I up and let I see it not raining."

What this Textopian page supports

Fellow Travellers with a Bird, II is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1903 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature writing, Travel Literature, Photography, Non-fiction
Length: 1,223 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

Good citation fit

Work identity for Fellow Travellers with a Bird, II by Alice Meynell
Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
Readability and classroom-planning context
Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

What should a reader notice first when entering Fellow Travellers with a Bird, II?
How does this poem by Alice Meynell fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

Genres

Poetry — Alice Meynell is a recognized poet. This gift book combines verses and photos of birds from her poetic perspective.
Nature writing — The title suggests that the book's content focuses on observations and interactions with birds in their natural setting.
Travel Literature — The term 'Fellow Travellers' implies the process of journeying, possibly exploring different natural environments and bird species.
Photography — Considering the visual element of birds implied in the title, this gift book might contain photographic works.