A Poet's Sonnet by Alice Meynell

Name: A Poet's Sonnet
Author: Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell's Poems: A Poet's Sonnet is a collection of poems that explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the joys and sorrows of life. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional sonnets to free verse. Meynell's poems are often lyrical and romantic, and her use of imagery and metaphor bring her words to life. The collection includes some of her most beloved works, such as "The Windhover," "The White Rose," and "The Nightingale." Meynell's poems are a testament to her skill as a poet and her ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. This collection is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry and wants to explore the depths of Meynell's work.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction · 138 words

First lines

If I should quit thee, sacrifice, forswear, To what, my art, shall I give thee in keeping? To the long winds of heaven? Shall these come sweeping My songs forgone against my face and hair?

Or shall the mountain streams my lost joys bear, My past poetic pain in the rain be weeping? No, I shall live a poet waking, sleeping, And I shall die a poet unaware.

From me, my art, thou canst not pass away; And I, a singer though I cease to sing, Shall own thee without joy in thee or woe.

Through my indifferent words of every day, Scattered and all unlinked the rhymes shall ring And make my poem; and I shall not know.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction
Length: 138 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: A POET'S SONNET' which indicates that the book is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell.
Romanticism — Alice Meynell was a poet of the Romantic era, so her writing style and themes are likely to reflect the Romanticism genre.
Literary Fiction — Alice Meynell's poems are likely to be considered literary fiction due to their poetic nature and the fact that they are written by a renowned poet.