Lines on Receiving His Mother's Picture

Name: Lines on Receiving His Mother's Picture
Author: Alice Meynell

LINES ON RECEIVING HIS MOTHER'S PICTURE is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1893. The poem explores the emotions and thoughts that arise when receiving a picture of one's mother who has passed away. The speaker reflects on the image, remembering the person it once represented and the love they shared. The poem also touches on the themes of grief, loss, and the power of memories to endure beyond time.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Biography · 1,409 words

First lines

O THAT those lips had language! Life has passed

With me but roughly since I heard thee last.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Drama, Biography
Length: 1,409 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — Given the author's background as a prominent English poet and the title's expressive, emotionally charged nature, it appears to primarily belong to the genre of poetry.
Drama — The theme of physically receiving a mother's picture suggests a personal, dramatic struggle, possibly with themes of identity, memory, and familial relationships, fitting into the drama genre.
Biography — The book may also contain elements of a biography reflecting upon the author's relationship with their mother, especially if it's based on true events or emotions from the author's personal life.