On Mr G Herbert's Book
"ON MR. G. HERBERT'S BOOK" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the themes of literature, memory, and the power of words on the human experience. The speaker of the poem reflects on the works of a fictional author named Mr. G. Herbert, whose books have had a profound impact on their life. Through a series of vignettes and meditations, the speaker considers the ways in which Herbert's writing has shaped their understanding of the world and their place within it. The poem is notable for its lyrical prose and its exploration of the complex relationship between literature and identity.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Criticism, Biography · 180 words
First lines
"Entitled", ‘"The Temple of Sacred Poems",' "sent to a Gentlewoman"
KNOW you, fair, on what you look?
Divinest love lies in this book,
Expecting fire from your eyes,
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On Mr G Herbert's Book is listed on Textopian as an essay by Alice Meynell, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Criticism, Biography
- Length: 180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Alice Meynell is a noted poet, and this book is a collection of her poetry.
- Literary Criticism — The book title suggests a commentary or critique on the works of Mr. G. Herbert.
- Biography — The title suggests this could be a biographical account or exploration of Mr. G. Herbert through Meynell's perspective.
Tags
Poetry · Classic Literature · Victorian Era · Symbolism · Mystery · Romance · Feminist Literature · Gender Roles · Social Commentary · Nostalgia · Autobiographical · Personal Reflection
More by Alice Meynell
- Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
- Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
- 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)
- Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
- Poems: SONNET (1903)
- All works by Alice Meynell