The Children

Alice Meynell (1847–1922) was an English poet, essayist, and editor whose literary contributions bridged the Victorian and modernist eras. Often celebrated for her lyrical prosody and thoughtful contemplation of nature and humanity, Meynell began her writing career in the later part of the 19th century. Born Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson in Barnes, London, she was exposed to a rich intellectu...