"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