The essay focuses on the Victorian poet Alice Thompson Meynell, emphasizing how night serves as a metaphor for linguistic indistinctness and poetic inspiration. Meynell's works often reflect a preference for the subtle, less visible aspects of life, contrasting the clarity of day with the mystery of night. Her poetry is characterized by a meticulous refinement and a deep connection to the themes of silence, solitude, and the interplay between light and darkness.

L'ispirazione notturna nella poesia di Alice Thompson Meynell

Gardellini Giuliana
2004

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The essay focuses on the Victorian poet Alice Thompson Meynell, emphasizing how night serves as a metaphor for linguistic indistinctness and poetic inspiration. Meynell's works often reflect a preference for the subtle, less visible aspects of life, contrasting the clarity of day with the mystery of night. Her poetry is characterized by a meticulous refinement and a deep connection to the themes of silence, solitude, and the interplay between light and darkness.
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