To O-, of Her Dark Eyes by Alice Meynell

Name: To O-, of Her Dark Eyes
Author: Alice Meynell

In her Dark Eyes, Alice Meynell tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a talented artist, but her family is not supportive of her ambitions. She is also in love with a man, but he is not interested in her. Mary is determined to make something of her life, and she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her to understand herself and her place in the world. Through her experiences, Mary learns to accept herself and her dreams, and she discovers the power of love.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 217 words

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Across what calm of tropic seas, / 'Neath alien clusters of the nights, / Looked, in the past, such eyes as these? / Long-quenched, relumed, ancestral lights!

The generations fostered them; / And steadfast Nature, secretwise- / Thou seedling child of that old stem- / Kindled anew thy dark-bright eyes.

Was it a century or two / This lovely darkness rose and set, / Occluded by grey eyes and blue, / And Nature feigning to forget?

Some grandam gave a hint of it- / So cherished was it in thy race, / So fine a treasure to transmit / In its perfection to thy face.

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To O-, of Her Dark Eyes is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1917 CE.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1917 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery
Length: 217 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, as it references the protagonist's dark eyes, which could be interpreted as a symbol of love and affection.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Alice Meynell and does not appear to be based on real events.
Literary Fiction — Alice Meynell is a well-known literary author, so it is likely that the book is a work of literary fiction.
Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious story, as the protagonist's dark eyes could be interpreted as a symbol of secrets and hidden truths.