Rivers Unknown to Song "James Thomson"

Name: Rivers Unknown to Song "James Thomson"
Author: Alice Meynell

This poem is a meditation on the power and mystery of rivers that have not been charted by songwriters. It explores the idea that there are places in the world where music has not yet reached, where the sounds of nature remain unaccompanied by human melody. The speaker reflects on the silence of these unknown rivers, suggesting that it is a kind of absence or void that can be felt but not seen. The poem also touches on the idea that even in the most remote and inaccessible places, there is still beauty to be found. Throughout the poem, the speaker's tone is contemplative and introspective, inviting the reader to consider the relationship between music, nature, and human experience.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1877 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Historical · 199 words

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Wide waters in the waste; or, out of reach,

Rough Alpine falls where late a glacier hung;

Or rivers groping for the alien beach,

Through continents, unsung.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1877 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Biography, Historical, Literary Criticism
Length: 199 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by James Thomson.
Biography — Alice Meynell provides biographical insight into the life of James Thomson throughout the book.
Historical — The book gives readers an understanding of James Thomson's place and influence in his historical context.
Literary Criticism — Through the selection and presentation of these poems, Alice Meynell offers a critical view into the works of James Thomson.