Shepherdess

Shepherdess

by Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell's "The Shepherdess" is a collection of poems exploring themes of love, loss, nature, and spirituality. Known for her lyrical style and evocative imagery, Meynell's work delves into the complexities of human emotions and the search for meaning in a world often marked by transience. Through the lens of pastoral imagery and religious contemplation, she examines the power of nature to inspire, console, and ultimately reveal the divine.

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Alice Meynell

United Kingdom

Alice Meynell (11 October 1847 – 27 November 1922) was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was born in London to a wealthy family, and her father was...

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