The Roaring Frost by Alice Meynell
The Roaring Frost is a poetry collection by Alice Meynell, first published in 1902. The book consists of 36 poems that explore themes of nature, love, and mortality. Meynell's writing style is characterized by her use of imagery, symbolism, and metaphor, creating a rich and evocative atmosphere in each poem. The collection is considered a classic of early 20th-century poetry and is still widely read and studied today.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Nature · 47 words
First lines
A flock of winds came winging from the North,
Strong birds with fighting pinions driving forth
With a resounding call:
Where will they close their wings and cease their cries --
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The Roaring Frost is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Nature, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 47 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Fiction — Given that Alice Meynell is an author mostly known for her fictional works, this book can be considered as falling under the fiction genre.
- Adventure — A title like 'The Roaring Frost' suggests natural elements and could likely involve some adventurous aspects.
- Nature — The term 'Roaring Frost' in the title brings to mind natural elements, which is typical of books in the Nature genre.
- Drama — Alice Meynell's writings often deal with human emotions and dramatic situations, making Drama a potential genre.
Tags
classic literature · Victorian era · gothic fiction · supernatural · mystery · romance · family drama · historical fiction · English countryside · winter setting · frozen landscape · isolation
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