Invocation to Sabrina, from Comus
"INVOCATION TO SABRINA, FROM COMUS is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1890. The poem is an invitation to Sabrina, a mythical figure representing the personification of nature, to join Comus, a character representing the personification of revelry and pleasure, in a dance. The poem explores themes of beauty, nature, and the fleeting nature of life."
By Alice Meynell · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Classical Literature, Fantasy · 264 words
First lines
SABRINA fair!
Listen, where thou art sitting,
Under the glassy, cool, translucent wave,
In twisted braids of lilies knitting
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Invocation to Sabrina, from Comus is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classical Literature, Fantasy
- Length: 264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — Alice Meynell was a noted English poet, and 'INVOCATION TO SABRINA, FROM COMUS' fulfills typical characteristics of poetry with its structured verse and expressive language.
- Classical Literature — The poem draws heavily from classical mythology (Sabrina is a nymph in John Milton's masque 'Comus'). The title and content reflect a close engagement with classical literature.
- Fantasy — Its use of a supernatural being from mythology in the subject matter suggests elements of fantasy.
Tags
poetry · classic literature · romanticism · symbolism · feminist literature · gender roles · love · nature · imagery · metaphor · alliteration · assonance
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