To H. C by Alice Meynell (1893)

Name: To H. C
Author: Alice Meynell

The poem "TO H. C." by Alice Meynell is a beautiful and introspective work that explores the themes of love, loss, and memory. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human experience, while also expressing a deep longing for the person addressed in the poem. The language used in the poem is rich and evocative, with Meynell employing vivid imagery and metaphor to convey the emotions of the speaker. The use of enjambment and caesura adds to the overall musicality of the poem, creating a sense of flow and rhythm that enhances the reading experience. Overall, "TO H. C." is a moving and thought-provoking poem that explores the complexities of human emotion with great sensitivity and skill.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Epistolary, Biography · 343 words

First lines

("Hartley Coleridge"; "six years old".)

O THOU! whose fancies from afar are brought;

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Epistolary, Biography, Autobiography, Romantic
Length: 343 words
Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is arranged as a series of poems, hence poetry is the prominent genre.
Epistolary — 'TO H.C.' is a collection of poems that are styled as letters or dedications to an individual identified by the initials H.C.
Biography — The poems in 'TO H.C.' contain aspects of self-reflection and exploration of the author's own thoughts and feelings, similar to a personal biography.
Autobiography — 'TO H.C.' explores personal and subjective experiences of the author, making it partly autobiographical.