Publisher's Synopsis
The Children is a book written by Alice Meynell, originally published in 1897. It is a collection of poems that explore the theme of childhood and the innocence and wonder that is often associated with it. The poems are written in a simple, lyrical style and are infused with a sense of nostalgia for the author's own childhood. They touch on a variety of topics, from the joys of play and imagination to the sadness and loss that can accompany growing up. Meynell's poetic language is evocative and vivid, painting vivid pictures of childhood experiences and emotions. The Children is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.To attend to a living child is to be baffled in your humour, disappointed of your pathos, and set freshly free from all the pre- occupations. You cannot anticipate him. Blackbirds, overheard year by year, do not compose the same phrases; never two leitmotifs alike. Not the tone, but the note alters. So with the uncovenated ways of a child you keep no tryst.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
