Upon Westminster Bridge, Sept. 3, 1802

Name: Upon Westminster Bridge, Sept. 3, 1802
Author: Alice Meynell

This poem is a beautiful and evocative description of the Thames River and its surroundings in London. The speaker reflects on the changing seasons and the passage of time as they stand on Westminster Bridge. The poem explores themes of mortality, memory, and the fleeting nature of life.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1802 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Biography · 147 words

First lines

EARTH has not anything to show more fair:

Dull would he be of soul who could pass by

A sight so touching in its majesty:

This city now doth like a garment wear

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Upon Westminster Bridge, Sept. 3, 1802 is listed on Textopian as a poem by Alice Meynell, dated 1802 CE.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1802 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Biography, Romance
Length: 147 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical time period, invoking real events or people for creative storytelling purposes.
Drama — The book entails dramatic narrative which drives conflict and emotion thereby unfolding in a series of events in that historical period.
Biography — The story could give an account or detailed description of a historical figure or figures from the given date and location.
Romance — While set within a historical context, the narrative could reveal a romantic story or sub-plot happening among the characters of that time.