Solitude by Alice Meynell (1902)

Name: Solitude
Author: Alice Meynell

"Solitude" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The book explores themes of loneliness, introspection, and the human experience. Meynell's poetic style is characterized by her use of imagery, symbolism, and a focus on the inner world of the individual. Throughout the collection, she reflects on the nature of solitude and how it can both be a source of comfort and a catalyst for growth. The poems are written in a lyrical and contemplative tone, inviting the reader to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday moments.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Feminist Literature · 1,672 words

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The wild man is alone at will, and so is the man for whom civilization has been kind. But there are the multitudes to whom civilization has given little but its reaction, its rebound, its chips, its refuse, its shavings, sawdust and waste, its failures; to them solitude is a right foregone or a luxury unattained; a right foregone, we may name it, in the case of the nearly savage, and a luxury unattained in the case of the nearly refined. These has the movement of the world thronged together into some blind by-way.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literature, Feminist Literature
Length: 1,672 words
Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a recognized English poet, and 'Solitude' is a collection of her lyrical and contemplative poetry.
Literature — Meynell's work, including 'Solitude', is considered a significant contribution to the English literary tradition.
Feminist Literature — Meynell was an early feminist, and her work, including 'Solitude', often explores themes of women's experiences and perspectives.