Why Wilt Thou Chide? by Alice Meynell

Name: Why Wilt Thou Chide?
Author: Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell's Why Wilt Thou Chide? is a collection of poems that explore the themes of love, loss, and longing. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional sonnets to free verse, and explore the complexities of relationships, both romantic and platonic. The collection is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of love and loss. In the first section, Meynell examines the pain of unrequited love and the longing for a lost love. The second section focuses on the joys and sorrows of romantic love, while the third section explores the complexities of platonic relationships. The final section is a meditation on the nature of love and its power to both heal and hurt. Throughout the collection, Meynell's poems are filled with vivid imagery and emotion, making them both beautiful and heartbreaking.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Literature · 99 words

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Why wilt thou chide, / Who hast attained to be denied? / Oh learn, above / All price is my refusal, Love.

My sacred Nay / Was never cheapened by the way.

Thy single sorrow crowns thee lord / Of an unpurchasable word.

Oh strong, Oh pure! / As Yea makes happier loves secure, / I vow thee this / Unique rejection of a kiss.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical Literature, Feminist Literature
Length: 99 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is a renowned poet, and this book is a collection of her poems.
Romanticism — The title of the book and the themes of the poems suggest a romantic style of writing.
Philosophical Literature — The poems in this book explore philosophical questions and ideas.
Feminist Literature — Alice Meynell was a prominent feminist writer, and her poems often explore feminist themes.