Madrigal I by Alice Meynell (1890)

Name: Madrigal I
Author: Alice Meynell

Madrigal I by Alice Meynell is a poem that explores the themes of love, beauty, and mortality. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment, as time slips away like sand in an hourglass. The poem's structure and language are reminiscent of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the musicality of words and the use of alliteration and assonance to create a sense of rhythm and flow. Overall, Madrigal I is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged work that invites readers to contemplate their own mortality and the preciousness of life.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian literature · 123 words

First lines

LIKE the Idalian queen,

Her hair about her eyne,

With neck and breast's ripe apples to be seen,

At first glance of the morn,

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Victorian literature
Length: 123 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a recognised poet and Madrigal I is a collection of her poetry.
Victorian literature — Meynell's work is characteristic of Victorian themes and writing style.