Music's Duel by Alice Meynell (1903)

Name: Music's Duel
Author: Alice Meynell

"Music's Duel" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the idea of music as a duel between two opposing forces, with one representing the beauty and harmony of music, and the other representing the ugliness and discord of life. Throughout the poem, Meynell uses vivid imagery and rich language to convey the emotional depth and complexity of music, and the ways in which it can both reflect and shape our experiences and emotions. The poem is a powerful meditation on the role of music in our lives, and its ability to evoke feelings of joy, sorrow, and transcendence.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Classic Literature · 1,969 words

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NOW westward Sol had spent the richest beams

Of noon's high glory, when, hard by the streams

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Classic Literature
Length: 1,969 words
Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a noted English essayist, critic, and poet, and 'Music's Duel' is a collection of her poems.
Classic Literature — The book was published in the 19th century and is an important part of English literary history.