To Althea, from Prison

Name: To Althea, from Prison
Author: Alice Meynell

"TO ALTHEA, FROM PRISON" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1897. The poem is a love letter from a man who is imprisoned and unable to be with the one he loves. He expresses his longing and devotion to her, despite their physical separation, and implores her to remember him and hold on to their love. The poem is known for its beautiful language and emotional depth, and is often studied in literature classes for its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the power of poetry.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1847 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Literary Fiction · 256 words

First lines

WHEN love with unconfined wings

Hovers within my gates,

And my divine Althea brings

To whisper at the grates;

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Historical, Literary Fiction
Length: 256 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a British poetess who wrote many volumes of poetry, including 'TO ALTHEA, FROM PRISON'. The poem's narrative style and thematic elements align with the features typically associated with the Poetry genre.
Historical — The poem discusses the civil war era in the United Kingdom and the author's philosophical reflections on freedom and love, with strong historical undertones.
Literary Fiction — The novel features creative writing and in-depth character development, key features of Literary Fiction.