Matin Song by Alice Meynell (1908)

Name: Matin Song
Author: Alice Meynell

"Matin Song" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem is a beautiful and evocative description of the morning light, with Meynell using vivid imagery and rich language to convey the sense of renewal and hope that comes with the dawn. The poem is structured into four stanzas, each of which explores a different aspect of the morning light: its golden glow, its ability to banish darkness, its power to inspire creativity, and its promise of a new day. Throughout the poem, Meynell's use of imagery and language creates a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of the natural world, and the poem is widely regarded as one of her finest works.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Religious Literature · 98 words

First lines

RISE, Lady Mistress, rise!

The night hath tedious been;

No sleep hath fallen into mine eyes

Nor slumbers made me sin.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Religious Literature
Length: 98 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell was known for her poignant and prosaic poetry. 'MATIN SONG' is a poetic work that falls into this genre.
Victorian Literature — Meynell’s work falls into the Victorian era, and thus 'MATIN SONG' can be relate to this genre.
Religious Literature — Alice Meynell was a convert to Roman Catholicism and her works often reflected Catholic themes. 'MATIN SONG' has religious undertones in its poetry.