
Song, from Abdelazar
The book "Song, from Abdelazor" by Alice Meynell is a poem that tells the story of a man who has lost his love and is left with only memories of her. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and longing, and is known for its beautiful language and imagery. Is there anything else you would like to know about this book?
By Alice Meynell · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Religious & Inspirational · 141 words
First lines
LOVE in fantastic triumph sat,
Whilst bleeding hearts around him flowed,
For whom fresh pains he did create;
And strange tyrannic power he showed.
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Song, from Abdelazar is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Religious & Inspirational
- Length: 141 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Alice Meynell is recognized primarily as a poet, and the title suggests a lyrical, song-like format common to poetry.
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests Abdelaazar, a historical figure from the Moorish period of Spain, implying a historical context.
- Religious & Inspirational — Meynell was a convert to Roman Catholicism and often incorporated religious themes into her work.
Tags
poetry · classic literature · Victorian era · women's studies · literary analysis · symbolism · imagery · emotions · nature · inspiration · motivation · self-discovery
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