L'Allegro by Alice Meynell (1890)
"L'Allegro" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1887. The poem is divided into four parts, each with its own distinct tone and theme. The first part, titled "The Sunshine," describes the joy and beauty of nature in the springtime. The second part, "The Moon," explores the quiet and contemplative side of nature under the light of the moon. The third part, "The Breeze," is a lively and playful section that captures the feeling of a gentle breeze on a summer's day. Finally, the fourth part, "The Wave," is a meditation on the power and beauty of the ocean. Throughout the poem, Meynell uses rich imagery and evocative language to create a sense of wonder and awe at the natural world.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Classic Literature · 1,459 words
First lines
HENCE, loathed Melancholy,
Of Cerberus and blackest Midnight born
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Classic Literature
- Length: 1,459 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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- Poetry — L'Allegro is a poem by Alice Meynell, therefore it is classified primarily within the poetry genre.
- Classic Literature — Alice Meynell is a classic author and her works, including L'Allegro, are considered as part of Classic Literature.
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poetry · classical · literature · romanticism · nature · music · inspiration · motivation · religion · spirituality · love · loss
More by Alice Meynell
- Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
- Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
- Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
- Poems: SONNET (1903)
- All works by Alice Meynell