This is an analysis of On The Tombstone Of James Christopher Wilson (D. April 11, 1884) In Headley Churchyard, Surrey by George Meredith.

Thou our beloved and light of Earth hast crossed
The sea of darkness to the yonder shore.…

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Structure

  • Rhyme scheme: abab
  • Stanza lengths: 4,
  • Metre: 11010110111 0101000101 1111010111 1101001101
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Stanzas: 1
  • Lines: 4