
On the Extinction of the Venetian Republic
"ON THE EXTINCTION OF THE VENETIAN REPUBLIC" is a collection of essays written by Alice Meynell in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of political and social upheaval, as well as the role of art and literature in times of change. Through her writing, Meynell reflects on the extinction of the Venetian Republic and its impact on the world at large.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: History, Politics, Sociology · 144 words
First lines
ONCE did She hold the gorgeous East in fee,
And was the safeguard of the West; the worth
Of Venice did not fall below her birth,
Venice, the eldest child of Liberty.
What this Textopian page supports
On the Extinction of the Venetian Republic is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1893 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: History, Politics, Sociology
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for On the Extinction of the Venetian Republic by Alice Meynell
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering On the Extinction of the Venetian Republic?
- How does this poem by Alice Meynell fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does History first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
Genres
- History — The title suggests the book mainly focuses on the history, specifically of the Venetian Republic, making it a part of the history genre.
- Politics — The existence, governance, and extinction of a republic are often related to political events and decisions, hence the book can also fall under the politics genre.
- Sociology — The study of the rise and fall of societies, such as the Venetian Republic, can fall under sociology as it analyses the behaviour and functioning of human society.
Tags
historical fiction · literary fiction · novel · Venice · Italy · history · culture · politics · philosophy · environmentalism · climate change · apocalypse
More by Alice Meynell