The Flower by Alice Meynell (1897)

Name: The Flower
Author: Alice Meynell

The Flower by Alice Meynell is a beautiful and poignant poem that explores the themes of love, beauty, and mortality. The speaker of the poem reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment, likening it to a flower that blooms and then withers away. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, with the flower serving as a metaphor for the transience of life. Meynell's language is rich and evocative, inviting the reader to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the world around them. Overall, The Flower is a thought-provoking and moving poem that encourages readers to embrace the present moment and find joy in the simple things in life.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Non-Fiction · 703 words

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There is a form of oppression that has not until now been confessed by those who suffer from it or who are participants, as mere witnesses, in its tyranny. It is the obsession of man by the flower. In the shape of the flower his own paltriness revisits him -- his triviality, his sloth, his cheapness, his wholesale habitualness, his slatternly ostentation.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literature, Non-Fiction
Length: 703 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a well-known English poet, and 'The Flower' is one of her poetic works. The book frequently uses various poetic devices and has a lyrical quality.
Literature — The work reflects significant themes of beauty, nature, and observance, hallmarks of classic literature genre.
Non-Fiction — Despite its poetic nature, the book is based on real observations and experiences, thus falling into non-fiction.