Tis Said that Some Have Died for Love

Name: Tis Said that Some Have Died for Love
Author: Alice Meynell

A collection of poems that explore the themes of love, death, and mortality. The poems are written in a lyrical and contemplative style, with a focus on the fleeting nature of life and the enduring power of love.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Romanticism · 563 words

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'TIS said that some have died for love:

And here and there a churchyard grave is found

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Romanticism, Feminist Literature
Length: 563 words
Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, therefore fitting squarely within the Poetry genre.
Victorian Literature — Alice Meynell was a prominent writer during the Victorian era, making this text a piece of Victorian Literature.
Romanticism — Given the emphasis on emotion, particularly love, and the appreciation of nature that are typical to Meynell’s writing, the book shares themes common to the Romanticism genre.
Feminist Literature — Meynell was an active feminist and her poems often include themes of female identity and role, making this also a work of Feminist Literature.