The Invitation, to Jane

Name: The Invitation, to Jane
Author: Alice Meynell

THE INVITATION, TO JANE, by Alice Meynell is a beautifully written poem that explores the themes of love, longing, and the passing of time. The speaker invites Jane to join them in a moment of intimacy and connection, but the poem also acknowledges the fragility of these moments and the inevitability of change. Can you tell me more about your project and how I can help?

By Alice Meynell · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian Literature · 647 words

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BEST and brightest, come away!

Fairer far than this fair Day,

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The Invitation, to Jane is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1899 CE.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1899 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Victorian Literature
Length: 647 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is widely known for her poem compositions and 'The Invitation, To Jane' exemplifies her poetic style. It follows the themes and structures often seen in poetry.
Victorian Literature — Alice Meynell was active during the Victorian period, and her works, including 'The Invitation, To Jane', often depict themes and characteristics of Victorian literature including complex sentence structures, introspective themes and commentary on societal norms.