Ingrateful Beauty Threatened

Name: Ingrateful Beauty Threatened
Author: Alice Meynell

"Ingrate Beauty Threatened" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The poems explore themes of love, beauty, and mortality, with a focus on the tension between the transience of life and the enduring power of art. Meynell's writing is characterized by its delicate lyricism and rich imagery, which creates a sense of intimacy and introspection. The poems are both personal and universal in their appeal, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds and experiences.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Victorian Literature · 171 words

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KNOW, Celia (since thou art so proud),

'Twas I that gave thee thy renown!

Thou hadst in the forgotten crowd

Of common beauties lived unknown,

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Victorian Literature, Romanticism
Length: 171 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is widely recognized as a poet, and this book features characteristic poetic language and form.
Feminist Literature — Meynell's works often explore themes of female intellect and beauty, aligning them with feminist literature.
Victorian Literature — This work is from the late 19th century, directly placing it within the Victorian literary period.
Romanticism — Elements of emotion, beauty, and nature in her writing associate it with the Romantic literary movement.