Out of Town by Alice Meynell (1920)

Name: Out of Town
Author: Alice Meynell

Book OUT OF TOWN is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and longing, set against the backdrop of urban landscapes and modernity. Meynell's use of imagery and language creates a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as she reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human experience.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Essays · 1,079 words

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To be on a "villeggiatura" with the children is to surprise them in ways and words not always evident in the London house. The narrow lodgings cause you to hear and overhear. Nothing is more curious to listen to than a young child's dramatic voice. The child, being a boy, assumes a deep, strong, and ultra-masculine note, and a swagger in his walk, and gives himself the name of the tallest of his father's friends. The tone is not only manly; it is a tone of affairs, and withal careless; it is intended to suggest business, and also the possession of a top-hat and a pipe, and is known in the family of the child as his "official voice."

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Essays, Religious
Length: 1,079 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell was a well-known English poet and essayist. 'OUT OF TOWN' encompasses her distinctive writing style infused with a lyrical and rhythmic approach commonly found in poetry.
Feminist Literature — Alice Meynell was an active suffragist, and her works often included elements of feminist literature by examining women's roles in society and advocating for equality.
Essays — Alongside her poetry, Meynell also wrote numerous essays. 'OUT OF TOWN' could potentially involve her analytical and reflective essay writing skills.
Religious — Meynell, a convert to Roman Catholicism, often used religious themes in her work, suggesting a potential element of religious genre in 'OUT OF TOWN'.