In February by Alice Meynell (1893)

Name: In February
Author: Alice Meynell

"IN FEBRUARY" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem reflects on the beauty and melancholy of the month of February, with its "icy winds" and "bleak skies." Meynell describes the landscape as barren and desolate, yet also full of potential for new beginnings. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of metaphor, as well as its exploration of themes such as time, nature, and the human experience.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Non Fiction · 147 words

First lines

Rich meanings of the prophet-Spring adorn,

Unseen, this colourless sky of folded showers,

And folded winds; no blossom in the bowers;

A poet's face asleep in this grey morn.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature, Non Fiction
Length: 147 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is known for her poetry, and 'In February' is a collection that deals with themes explored through her poetic verses
Nature — The collected works in 'In February' reflects on nature, particularly the changes brought about in the month of February.
Non Fiction — This book can also be classified as non-fiction, due to the autobiographical elements in Meynell's poems.