Your Own Fair Youth by Alice Meynell

Name: Your Own Fair Youth
Author: Alice Meynell

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

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fiction · 151 words

First lines

Your own fair youth, you care so little for it --

Smiling towards Heaven, you would not stay the advances

Of time and change upon your happiest fancies.

I keep your golden hour, and will restore it.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fiction, Philosophy, Coming of age
Length: 151 words
Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is known for her near-poetic prose, with this book exemplifying her lyrical approach.
Romance — The title suggests a focus on youth and beauty, common themes in romantic narratives.
Fiction — Presuming the work is not an autobiography or a diary, it can be classified as fiction.
Philosophy — The exploration of youth and its fleeting nature hints at philosophical undertones.