In Earth, Dirge from Vittoria Corombona

Name: In Earth, Dirge from Vittoria Corombona
Author: Alice Meynell

"IN EARTH, DIRGE FROM VITTORIA COROMBONA" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1890. The poem is a meditation on death and the passing of time, with the speaker reflecting on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The poem is structured around the image of a dirge, or a funeral song, sung for the dead, and explores themes of grief, loss, and the cyclical nature of life and death. Through its use of imagery and symbolism, the poem creates a sense of melancholy and contemplation, inviting the reader to reflect on their own mortality and the fleeting nature of existence.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Victorian · 91 words

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CALL for the robin-redbreast and the wren,

Since o'er shady groves they hover,

And with leaves and flowers do cover

The friendless bodies of unburied men.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Victorian
Length: 91 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The book 'In Earth, Dirge from Vittoria Corombona' by Alice Meynell is a collection of poems, hence falls under the Poetry genre.
Feminist Literature — Alice Meynell was considered a proponent of feminist values. Her work often manifests these values, hence it can be associated with the Feminist Literature genre.
Victorian — Alice Meynell was a Victorian poetess. Her literary style and themes echo this era, hence the work can be categorized under the Victorian genre.