On His Deceased Wife
A poignant and heartfelt tribute to the author's deceased wife, exploring themes of love, loss, and remembrance. The poem is a beautifully crafted reflection on the passage of time and the enduring nature of love, even in the face of death.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 150 words
First lines
METHOUGHT I saw my late espoused saint
Brought to me like Alkestis from the grave,
Whom Jove's great son to her glad husband gave,
Rescued from death by force, though pale and faint.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Biography
- Length: 150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Alice Meynell is widely recognized as a poet, and 'On His Deceased Wife' is structured and written as a traditional poem.
- Romance — The poem reflects on love and loss, central themes in the romance genre.
- Drama — The intense emotions and reflections on personal loss align with characteristics often seen in drama.
- Biography — Considering Alice Meynell's frequent use of personal experiences in her work, the poem can be seen as a glimpse into her personal life, similar to a biographical work.
Tags
Victorian literature · poetry · grief · loss · love · marriage · death · mourning · memory · personal history · biography · women's studies
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- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
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