Later Poems

Name: Later Poems
Author: Alice Meynell

By Alice Meynell

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About This Book

This collection gathers lyric and devotional poems that meditate on faith, love, and everyday experience. Many pieces take a contemplative voice—addressing spiritual longing, moral refusal, and reverence—while others adopt domestic or pastoral scenes, using nature and seasonal imagery to shape reflections on motherhood, poverty, artistic vocation, and mortality. Forms range from short monologues and cradle-songs to formal reveries, balancing delicate imagery with austere moral thought and recurring Christian motifs. The overall tone mixes tender observation, ethical firmness, and calm devotional inquiry.

About the Author

Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell was an English poet, essayist, and editor, known for her lyrical style and deep exploration of themes such as nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Born in the 19th century, she contributed significantly to the literary landscape of her time, with notable works including "A Father of Women, and Other Poems" and "Ceres' Runaway, and Other Essays." Meynell's writing often reflects her keen observations of life and her philosophical musings, making her a distinctive voice in Victorian literature. In addition to her poetry, she was also an influential editor and a prominent figure in literary circles, advocating for women's rights and the importance of literature in society.