Song from the Devil's Law-Case

Name: Song from the Devil's Law-Case
Author: 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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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
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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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.