Poems: BUILDERS OF RUINS

Name: Poems: BUILDERS OF RUINS
Author: Alice Meynell

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 · 504 words

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We build with strength the deep tower-wall That shall be shattered thus and thus. And fair and great are court and hall, But "how" fair -- this is not for us, Who know the lack that lurks in all.

We know, we know how all too bright The hues are that our painting wears, And how the marble gleams too white; -- We speak in unknown tongues, the years Interpret everything aright,

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Philosophical Writing
Length: 504 words
Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: BUILDERS OF RUINS', indicating that the primary genre of the book is poetry.
Romanticism — Alice Meynell was a poet of the Romantic era, and her work is likely to reflect the themes and writing style of the period.
Nature Writing — Alice Meynell was known for her nature writing, and her poems are likely to reflect this genre.
Philosophical Writing — Alice Meynell was known for her philosophical writing, and her poems are likely to reflect this genre.