Poems: TO A LOST MELODY

Name: Poems: TO A LOST MELODY
Author: Alice Meynell

To a Lost Melody is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a Victorian poet and essayist. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. Meynell's poems are often lyrical and romantic, and her use of imagery and metaphor creates a vivid and evocative atmosphere. The collection includes some of Meynell's most famous works, such as "The Lost Melody," "The Wind in the Trees," and "The Rose of the World." The poems in this collection are a testament to Meynell's skill as a poet, and her ability to capture the beauty and emotion of the natural world.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric Poetry · 359 words

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Thou art not dead, O sweet lost melody, Sung beyond memory,

When golden to the winds this world of ours Waved wild with boundless flowers;

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric Poetry, Romance
Length: 359 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: TO A LOST MELODY', indicating that the book is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell.
Romanticism — The title of the book suggests that the poems are likely to be romantic in nature, as the phrase 'lost melody' implies a longing for something that has been lost.
Lyric Poetry — The title of the book implies that the poems are likely to be lyrical in nature, as the phrase 'lost melody' implies a musical quality to the writing.
Romance — The title of the book suggests that the poems may explore themes of love and romance, as the phrase 'lost melody' implies a longing for something that has been lost.