To Violets by Alice Meynell (1897)

Name: To Violets
Author: Alice Meynell

"TO VIOLETS" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in 1901. The volume consists of 24 poems, each one dedicated to a different type of flower, including the titular violets. Meynell's poetry is known for its delicate and evocative language, which captures the beauty and fragility of nature. In "TO VIOLETS," she explores themes of love, loss, and the passing of time, using the imagery of flowers to convey these emotions. The poems are written in a lyrical and meditative style, inviting the reader to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Feminist literature · 87 words

First lines

WELCOME, Maids of Honour!

You do bring

In the Spring,

And wait upon her.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature, Feminist literature
Length: 87 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a renowned poet and TO VIOLETS is collection of her poems, focusing on natural themes such as the violets, thus classified under Poetry.
Nature — The title 'TO VIOLETS' and Alice Meynell's writing style suggest a strong focus on natural environment and describing it with thoughtful consideration, hence the book can be classified under the Nature genre.
Feminist literature — Alice Meynell was known to have written feminist literature focusing on the social issues experienced by women. Despite TO VIOLETS being a poetry collection, it still can be seen as expressing feminist themes subtly.