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Name: Intimations of Mortality from Recollections of Early Childhood
Author: Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell's "Intimations of Mortality from Recollections of Early Childhood" is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explore the author's reflections on death and mortality. Through her recollections of childhood experiences, Meynell examines the ways in which death is woven into the fabric of our lives, and how it shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. With a keen eye for detail and a deep sensitivity to the human condition, Meynell probes the mysteries of existence and the inevitability of mortality. Her writing is both deeply personal and universally relatable, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of life and death.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1901 · Genre: Non-fiction, Biography, Autobiography · 156 words

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A simple child.

That lightly draws its breath

And feels its life in every limb,

What should it know of death?

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-fiction, Biography, Autobiography, Philosophy, Psychology
Length: 156 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Non-fiction — The title and the author's well-known career hint at a memoir or reflection on personal experiences.
Biography — The title suggests the author may recount specific experiences from a real person's early life, a common trope in biography.
Autobiography — If the author writes from her own early memories, the work can also fall under autobiography.
Philosophy — The title indicates a philosophical exploration of mortality and human memory.