Parted by Alice Meynell (1909)

Name: Parted
Author: Alice Meynell

PARTED, by Alice Meynell, is a novella that explores the themes of grief, loss, and the human condition. The story follows a young woman named Mary who, after the death of her husband, becomes increasingly detached from reality and descends into madness. Through her descent, Meynell examines the fragility of the human psyche and the ways in which we struggle to cope with trauma and loss. The novella is known for its poetic language and psychological depth, making it a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Feminist literature · 247 words

First lines

Farewell to one now silenced quite,

Sent out of hearing, out of sight, --

My friend of friends, whom I shall miss.

He is not banished, though, for this, --

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Parted is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1909 CE.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literature, Feminist literature
Length: 247 words
Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — This book is a collection of Alice Meynell's poems. Her particular style and thematic foci lend themselves to a categorization of this book as poetry.
Literature — The book is literary in nature, given Alice Meynell's accomplished and considered manipulation of language and careful crafting of verse.
Feminist literature — Alice Meynell's work often deals with feminist themes and issues relating to women in society, placing this book within the genre of feminist literature.