The Unready by Alice Meynell (1908)

Name: The Unready
Author: Alice Meynell

The Unready by Alice Meynell is a collection of poems that explore the themes of time, mortality, and the human experience. The book is known for its vivid imagery and thought-provoking lyrics, which challenge the reader to contemplate their own existence and the fleeting nature of life. Can I help you with anything else?

By Alice Meynell · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Prose · 1,636 words

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It is rashly said that the senses of children are quick. They are, on the contrary, unwieldy in turning, unready in reporting, until advancing age teaches them agility. This is not lack of sensitiveness, but mere length of process. For instance, a child nearly newly born is cruelly startled by a sudden crash in the room -- a child who has never learnt to fear, and is merely overcome by the shock of sound; nevertheless, that shock of sound does not reach the conscious hearing or the nerves but after some moments, nor before some moments more is the sense of the shock expressed. The sound travels to the remoteness and seclusion of the child's consciousness, as the roar of a gun travels to listeners half a mile away.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literature, Prose
Length: 1,636 words
Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is renowned for her poetry and this book also exemplifies her poetic style.
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Prose — The book encompasses elements of prose apparent in its straightforward and grammatically structured paragraphs.