The Poems of Alice Meynell

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The Poems of Alice Meynell

by Alice Meynell

EN·~1 hours·124 chapters

Chapters

124 total
1

Early Poems

0:00
2

IN EARLY SPRING

1:24
3

TO THE BELOVED

1:05
4

AN UNMARKED FESTIVAL

0:51
5

IN AUTUMN

1:38
6

PARTED

0:58
7

"SOEUR MONIQUE"

3:15
8

REGRETS

0:53
9

THE VISITING SEA

0:47
10

AFTER A PARTING

0:37

Description

This volume gathers the early verses of a poet whose work is steeped in the rhythms of the natural world. From the tentative stir of spring to the melancholy drift of autumn, the poems trace the cycle of seasons as mirrors for inner feeling, using images of birds, flowers, and fleeting light. The language is both precise and musical, inviting listeners to linger on the quiet moments between sound and silence.

Throughout the collection the poet explores themes of memory, love, and the elusive presence of the divine, often framing them as whispered pauses in daily life. Her verses blend personal reflection with a reverent awe of the earth, allowing each line to resonate like a soft chord that lingers long after it is spoken. Listeners will find a gentle invitation to contemplate the small wonders that shape our days, rendered in a voice that is both intimate and timeless.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2020-05-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell

1847–1922

A graceful Victorian poet and essayist, this writer combined lyrical precision with sharp critical insight. Her work moves easily between devotion, everyday observation, and the public questions of her time, including women's suffrage.

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