July by Alice Meynell (1901)

Name: July
Author: Alice Meynell

"JULY" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1903. The poem reflects on the month of July and its associations with warmth, growth, and change. Meynell uses vivid imagery and rich language to evoke the sensory experiences of summer, from the "golden" sunshine to the "ripe" fruit. The poem also touches on themes of mortality and the passing of time, as Meynell notes the "fading" of the month and the "death" of summer. Throughout the poem, Meynell's use of imagery and language creates a sense of nostalgia and longing for the fleeting moments of summer.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1901 · Genre: Poetry, Nature writings · 1,005 words

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One has the leisure of July for perceiving all the differences of the green of leaves. It is no longer a difference in degrees of maturity, for all the trees have darkened to their final tone, and stand in their differences of character and not of mere date. Almost all the green is grave, not sad and not dull. It has a darkened and a daily colour, in majestic but not obvious harmony with dark grey skies, and might look, to inconstant eyes, as prosaic after spring as eleven o'clock looks after the dawn.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature writings
Length: 1,005 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is composed of Meynell's poetry which is subtle and often focused on nature and seasons, like 'July'.
Nature writings — Much of Meynell's poetry, including 'July', represents observations and reflections on the natural world.