The Treasure by Alice Meynell (1902)

Name: The Treasure
Author: Alice Meynell

The Treasure by Alice Meynell is a poem that explores the idea of finding treasure within oneself. The speaker reflects on how they used to search for treasure outside of themselves, but now realizes that the true treasure was always within. The poem highlights the importance of self-discovery and the value of introspection.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Christian · 227 words

First lines

Three times have I beheld

Fear leap in a babe's face, and take his breath,

Fear, like the fear of eld

That knows the price of life, the name of death.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Christian, Women's Literature, Victorian
Length: 227 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, making this the primary genre
Fiction — While the stories are varied, they all fall under the umbrella of general Fiction and involve imaginary events and people
Christian — Meynell's devout Catholicism heavily influences her writing, often including Christian themes and values
Women's Literature — Written by a pioneering woman writer, the stories often explore female perspectives and experiences