"The Flower of the Mind" by Alice Meynell is an anthology of English poems from throughout the ages. This special collection brings together great poetry, picked for how well it's written, not just what it's about. Meynell's introduction talks about the hard work of choosing the best poems for the book and how she takes responsibility for honoring old literary traditions. She lets readers know that picking poems means sometimes leaving good work out, because only the greatest can make the cut. As readers start this collection, they’re invited to appreciate the craft and skill behind the art of poetry found in different eras in English literature.
The Flower of the Mind
By Alice Meynell
Discover timeless beauty and artistry in this carefully selected collection of English poetry, guided by one woman's vision.
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2000-02-01
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About the AuthorAlice Christiana Gertrude Meynell was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was considered for the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom twice, first in 1892 on the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and later in 1913 on the death of Alfred Austin, but was never appointed to the position.
Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was considered for the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom twice, first in 1892 on the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and later in 1913 on the death of Alfred Austin, but was never appointed to the position.
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