Song from the Devil's Law-Case by Alice Meynell

"SONG FROM THE DEVIL'S LAW-CASE" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poems explore themes of love, death, and the supernatural, with Meynell's signature use of imagery and symbolism. The title poem, "Song from the Devil's Law-Case," is a haunting meditation on the nature of evil and the power of art to transcend it. Other poems in the collection include "The Nightingale," "The Rose," and "The Moon." Meynell's writing is characterized by its lyricism, complexity, and emotional depth, making this collection a must-read for fans of modernist poetry.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Mystery, Horror · 129 words

First lines

ALL the flowers of the spring

Meet to perfume our burying;

These have but their growing prime,

And man does flourish but his time.

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Genres

• Poetry — Alice Meynell is widely known as a poet, and the title also suggests a lyrical, poetic form.
• Mystery — The mention of 'The Devil's Law-Case' could suggest themes of intrigue, mystery, and possibly a legal or moral dilemma to be explored.
• Horror — The association with the devil in the title could possibly suggest elements of horror or the supernatural.
• Drama — The reference to a 'Law-Case' may indicate a dramatic narrative, with conflict and resolution.

Tags

Poetry · Fantasy · Supernatural · Mythology · Legend · Historical Fiction · Romance · Tragedy · Horror · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor

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Song from the Devil's Law-Case 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, Mystery, Horror, Drama, Gothic
• Length: 129 words
• Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs

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More by Alice Meynell

• Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
• Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
• 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)
• Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
• Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
• Poems: SONNET (1903)
• All works by Alice Meynell