Thrush Before Dawn
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A Thrush Before Dawn is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a prominent English poet and essayist of the late Victorian era. The poems explore themes of nature, beauty, time, love, and spirituality with a focus on the power of language to capture the fleeting moments of existence. Meynell's work is characterized by its elegant and refined language, often employing imagery drawn from nature and the human experience. The poems are both contemplative and lyrical, inviting the reader to reflect on the deeper meanings behind the seemingly ordinary aspects of life.Book Details
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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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