Builders of Ruins is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a Victorian poet and essayist. The poems explore themes of mortality, loss, and the fragility of life. Meynell's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and its exploration of the human condition. The poems in this collection are divided into three sections: "The Ruins of Life," "The Ruins of Love," and "The Ruins of Time." In each section, Meynell examines the ways in which life is fleeting and how we must accept the inevitability of death. The poems are often melancholic, but also offer a sense of hope and resilience in the face of life's hardships. Meynell's work is both timeless and timely, and her words will resonate with readers of all ages.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing