It Is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free
This poem is a meditation on the beauty of nature and the peace it brings. The speaker describes the evening as "beautiful," "calm," and "free," evoking a sense of serenity and tranquility. The poem explores the idea that nature has the power to soothe and inspire, and that even in the midst of chaos and turmoil, there is always something beautiful to be found.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual · 132 words
First lines
IT is a beauteous evening, calm and free;
The holy time is quiet as a Nun
Breathless with adoration; the broad sun
Is sinking down in his tranquillity;
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It Is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual, Romanticism
- Length: 132 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book references a poem by William Wordsworth, suggesting that the book itself may be a poetry collection by Alice Meynell.
- Nature — Given the serene imagery depicted in the title, the book possibly explores themes of nature's beauty and the sense of tranquility one can derive from it.
- Spiritual — The use of words like 'beauteous,' 'calm,' and 'free' signifies a transcendental and euphoric experience, implying a spiritual theme.
- Romanticism — Both the title and Alice Meynell's background as a Romantic poet hint towards the genre of Romanticism.
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poetry · evening · nature · calm · freedom · inspiration · motivation · reflection · self-discovery · inner peace · contemplation · meditation
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- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
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