Poems: SONG OF THE NIGHT AT DAYBREAK

Name: Poems: SONG OF THE NIGHT AT DAYBREAK
Author: Alice Meynell

Song of the Night at Daybreak is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a Victorian poet and essayist. The poems explore themes of love, nature, and mortality, and are written in a lyrical, romantic style. The collection is divided into three sections: “The Night,” “The Day,” and “The Dawn.” In the first section, Meynell writes about the beauty of the night, and the peace and stillness it brings. In the second section, she writes about the joys of the day, and the beauty of nature. In the third section, she writes about the transition from night to day, and the hope and promise of a new day. Throughout the collection, Meynell’s poems are filled with imagery and emotion, and her words evoke a sense of wonder and awe.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 71 words

First lines

All my stars forsake me, And the dawn-winds shake me. Where shall I betake me?

Whither shall I run Till the set of sun, Till the day be done?

To the mountain-mine, To the boughs o' the pine, To the blind man's eyne,

To a brow that is Bowed upon the knees, Sick with memories.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Feminist Literature
Length: 71 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Song of the Night at Daybreak', indicating that the book is a collection of poems.
Romanticism — The title of the book suggests a romantic theme, with the juxtaposition of night and daybreak.
Nature Writing — The title of the book suggests a focus on nature, with the juxtaposition of night and daybreak.
Feminist Literature — Alice Meynell was a prominent feminist writer, so her work may contain feminist themes.