Wat'Red Was My Wine by Alice Meynell

Name: Wat'Red Was My Wine
Author: Alice Meynell

A collection of poems that explore the themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. The poems are written in a lyrical and introspective style, with a focus on the beauty of the natural world and the fleeting nature of human experience.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Christian Literature · 159 words

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LATE tired with woe, even ready for to pine,

With rage of love, I called my love unkind;

She in whose eyes love, though unfelt, doth shine,

Sweet said that I true love in her should find.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Christian Literature
Length: 159 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is an English writer known for her poetry and essays. 'Wat'red Was My Wine' is one of her collections of poems. This book falls under the genre of Poetry because it is a collection of Meynell's poems.
Feminist Literature — Meynell was a prominent figure in the feminist movement during her time and her works often reflect feminist themes, thus this book also falls under the Feminist Literature genre.
Christian Literature — Much of Meynell's work had Christian themes and symbolism, with this book being no exception, thus it could also fall under the Christian Literature genre.