Sonnet: The Love of Narcissus is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, published in 1894. The poems explore the myth of Narcissus, a young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Meynell's poems explore the themes of love, beauty, and mortality, as well as the power of nature and the human spirit. The collection includes sonnets, odes, and other lyrical forms, and is written in a style that is both lyrical and philosophical. The poems are often set in a pastoral landscape, and explore the beauty of nature and the power of love. The collection is a reflection on the power of love, and the fragility of life.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Sonnets