West Wind In Winter

West Wind in Winter

by Alice Meynell

West Wind in Winter is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a prominent Victorian poet known for her contemplative and lyrical style. The poems explore themes of nature, love, loss, faith, and mortality, often finding beauty in the simple and everyday. Meynell's work is marked by its introspective tone, vivid imagery, and subtle, yet profound, reflections on human existence. While the collection draws heavily on natural imagery, particularly the winds and seasons, it also delves into the emotional landscape of the human heart, expressing complex emotions with remarkable clarity and restraint. The poems, with their rich language and haunting beauty, invite readers to engage in a profound dialogue with their own experiences.

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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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