
Hohenlinden by Alice Meynell (1906)
HOHENLINDEN is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in 1908. The book explores themes of love, nature, and mortality, with Meynell's signature lyricism and depth of emotion. The poems are characterized by their use of imagery and symbolism, which add to the overall sense of introspection and contemplation. Throughout the collection, Meynell grapples with the complexities of human experience, offering a profound and moving meditation on life and death.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminist Literature · 281 words
First lines
ON Linden, when the sun was low,
All bloodless lay the untrodden snow;
And dark as winter was the flow
Of Iser, rolling rapidly.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminist Literature
- Length: 281 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — 'Hohenlinden' is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, suggesting that its most fitting genre classification is 'Poetry'.
- Romanticism — Meynell's writing often leans toward Romantic themes, including emotions, individualism, and the beauty of nature, placing this book in the 'Romanticism' genre.
- Feminist Literature — Alice Meynell was a prominent suffragist. Her work often explores themes related to feminism and the position of women in society, which could classify 'Hohenlinden' as part of the 'Feminist Literature' genre.
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poetry · nature · love · longing · melancholy · symbolism · metaphor · imagery · atmosphere · mood · emotions · inner life
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