Poems: SONNET -- THE POET TO NATURE

Name: Poems: SONNET -- THE POET TO NATURE
Author: Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell’s Sonnet: The Poet to Nature is a collection of fourteen sonnets that explore the relationship between the poet and nature. The poet expresses her admiration for the beauty of nature, her awe at its power, and her gratitude for its gifts. She also reflects on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The sonnets are written in a traditional form, with a rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg. The language is lyrical and evocative, and the imagery is vivid and often poignant. The collection is a celebration of the beauty and mystery of nature, and a reminder of its importance in our lives.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet · 140 words

First lines

I have no secrets from thee, lyre sublime, My lyre whereof I make my melody. I sing one way like the west wind through thee, With my whole heart, and hear thy sweet strings chime.

But thou, who soundest in my tune and rhyme, Hast tones I wake not, in thy land and sea, Loveliness not for me, secrets from me, Thoughts for another, and another time.

And as, the west wind passed, the south wind alters His intimate sweet things, his hues of noon, The voices of his waves, sound of his pine,

The meanings of his lost heart, -- this thought falters In my short song -- 'Another bard shall tune Thee, my one Lyre, to other songs than mine.'

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Sonnet, Literary Fiction
Length: 140 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 -- THE POET TO NATURE', indicating that the book is a collection of poems.
Romanticism — The title of the book suggests that the poems are written in the style of Romanticism, which is characterized by its focus on nature and emotion.
Sonnet — The title of the book includes the word 'SONNET', indicating that the poems are written in the form of a sonnet.
Literary Fiction — The book is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell, making it a work of literary fiction.