Poems: SONNET -- IN FEBRUARY

Name: Poems: SONNET -- IN FEBRUARY
Author: Alice Meynell

In February, Alice Meynell’s sonnet, is a poem about the beauty of the winter season. The poem begins with the speaker describing the winter landscape, noting the snow-covered fields and the “frosty air”. The speaker then goes on to describe the beauty of the winter season, noting the “silver stars” and the “white moon”. The speaker then reflects on the beauty of the winter season, noting that it is a time of “peace and rest”. The poem ends with the speaker noting that the winter season is a time of “hope and joy”. The poem is a celebration of the beauty of the winter season and the hope and joy that it brings. The poem is a reminder that even in the coldest of months, there is still beauty to be found and joy to be experienced.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction · 137 words

First lines

Rich meanings of the prophet-Spring adorn, Unseen, this colourless sky of folded showers, And folded winds; no blossom in the bowers. A poet's face asleep is this grey morn.

Now in the midst of the old world forlorn A mystic child is set in these still hours. I keep this time, even before the flowers, Sacred to all the young and the unborn;

To all the miles and miles of unsprung wheat, And to the Spring waiting beyond the portal, And to the future of my own young art,

And, among all these things, to you, my sweet, My friend, to your calm face and the immortal Child tarrying all your life-time in your heart.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction
Length: 137 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: SONNET -- IN FEBRUARY' which indicates that the book is a collection of poems, making poetry the most relevant genre.
Romanticism — The title of the book suggests that the poems are likely to be romantic in nature, making Romanticism the second most relevant genre.
Literary Fiction — Alice Meynell is a well-known literary author, making Literary Fiction the third most relevant genre.