Rejection by Alice Meynell (1894)
Rejection by Alice Meynell is a thought-provoking poem that explores the themes of love, loss, and longing. The speaker of the poem reflects on past relationships and experiences, ultimately concluding that true happiness can only be found through self-discovery and introspection. The poem's structure and language are also noteworthy, with each stanza consisting of four lines and employing a consistent rhyme scheme. The use of imagery and metaphor adds depth and complexity to the poem's themes, making it a rich and rewarding read. Overall, Rejection is a masterful work of poetry that delves into the human experience with sensitivity and insight.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1894 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 768 words
First lines
Simplicity is not virginal in the modern world. She has a penitential or a vidual singleness. We can conceive an antique world in which life, art, and letters were simple because of the absence of many things; for us now they can be simple only because of our rejection of many things.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Novel
- Length: 768 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Fiction — Elements indicative of a psychological narrative can be observed in the book's focus on internal character development, emotions, and struggles, making 'Psychological Fiction' the most relevant genre for 'REJECTION'.
- Literary Fiction — The literature intertwines elements of character development, societal issues, and human nature, qualifying it as 'Literary Fiction'.
- Drama — The narrative contains dramatic elements characterized by conflict and emotionally charged sequences, fitting the 'Drama' genre.
- Romance — The book introduces elements of romance and emotional relationships, thus falling under the 'Romance' genre.
Tags
emotional · introspection · self-discovery · mental health · depression · anxiety · inner struggle · personal growth · resilience · hope · inspiration · motivation
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- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
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