West Wind in Winter
'West Wind in Winter' Summary
The collection "West Wind in Winter" showcases Alice Meynell's poetic mastery. The poems explore themes of nature, loss, and spirituality through the lens of winter's harsh beauty. "West Wind in Winter" itself captures the starkness of the season while hinting at the resilience of life. Other poems delve into themes of love and loss, often with a melancholic yet hopeful tone. The collection's strength lies in its lyrical language and introspective nature. Meynell uses nature as a mirror to reflect upon human emotions, finding resonance between the changing seasons and the cycles of life and death. Her poems are characterized by subtle yet profound reflections on faith and the human spirit, prompting readers to contemplate the meaning of life and its ephemeral nature.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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