Rain by Alice Meynell (1914)

Name: Rain
Author: Alice Meynell

RAIN is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the beauty and tranquility of rain, describing it as a source of life and renewal. Meynell uses imagery and metaphor to convey the soothing effect of rain on the senses, creating a sense of calm and serenity in the reader. The poem is structured into four stanzas, each with its own unique rhythm and tone, adding to the overall sense of contemplation and reflection. Through her use of language and form, Meynell creates a work that is both meditative and invigorating, inviting the reader to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of nature.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Feminist Literature · 765 words

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Not excepting the falling stars -- for they are far less sudden -- there is nothing in nature that so outstrips our unready eyes as the familiar rain. The rods that thinly stripe our landscape, long shafts from the clouds, if we had but agility to make the arrowy downward journey with them by the glancing of our eyes, would be infinitely separate, units, an innumerable flight of single things, and the simple movement of intricate points.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature, Feminist Literature
Length: 765 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is primarily known as a poet and this book presents a collection of her poems.
Nature — The title and themes of the poems indicate a strong focus on nature and natural elements.
Feminist Literature — Meynell's work is often associated with feminist literature due to her active role in women's suffrage.