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| Title | : | Poems of Alfred, Lord Tennyson |
| Author | : | Alfred Tennyson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 145 pages |
| Published | : | 1964 by Thomas Y. Crowell (first published 1872) |
| Categories | : | Poetry. Literature. 19th Century |
Alfred Tennyson
Hardcover | Pages: 145 pages Rating: 3.97 | 65 Users | 6 Reviews
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The poems in this volume have been chosen, in a sense, to give Tennyson back to his readers. Few modern readers realize the true quality and range of his work, or are aware of his many moods.Alfred Tennyson was the poetic spokesman of the Victorian age. No other so completely embodied the spirit of his times, and surely none ever enjoyed such contemporary acclaim.
Perhaps this very acclaim has blinded us to his actual work. We forget that, before he was a patriarch, Tennyson was a young poet, with a young man's vigor and variety, and that all his life he was a craftsman of infinite skill.
Mrs. Rausen's selection demonstrates the scope of Tennyson's interest and art. The masculine enthusiasm of the ballad of "The Revenge" contrasts with the graceful lyrics from "The Princess," the philosophical speculation of "In Memoriam" with the ancient legends of Arthur and Maeldune. Through all of Tennyson's poems runs a fascination with nature. It is a theme in itself for him, and a vivid device in the creation of mood as well. But, above all, his poems are distinguished by their music--by the beat of ores and the thunder of the sea, the dreaming chant of the lotos-eaters and the clear call of a trumpet. Here is a poet who saw and loved keenly.
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| Original Title: | Poems of Tennyson |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.97 From 65 Users | 6 ReviewsAppraise About Books Poems of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Twas goodGreat poetry is always a tongue twister when spoken allowed, and I was constantly tripping on my words. Brilliant poet!Alfred Tennyson, invariably known as Alfred Lord Tennyson on all his books, was born in Somersby, Lincolnshire, the fourth of the twelve children of George Tennyson, clergyman, and his wife, Elizabeth. In 1816 Tennyson was sent to Louth Grammar School, which he disliked so intensely that from 1820 he was educated at home until at the age of 18 he joined his two brothers at Trinity College,The plays and poems of Tennyson, spanning over 1,700 pages, reflect a diverse and creative mind. The works contain so many insightful messages on life and aging, like a father wanting to leave advice to his children, all preserved in time. The works that were my favorite follow:- Memory- I wander in darkness and sorrow- We meet no more- The passions- How gaily sinks the gorgeous sun within his golden bed- Love and death- The two voices- Youth- The lord of Burleigh- Lady Clare- The talking oak-
I absolutely love Tennyson's poems! This book contains all of them, I believe, with some handy quick notes on most of the poems in the last few pages. The font is easy to read and there is a lot of room for notes. The cover is horrendously ugly, but I just glued some picture of nature on it.
The classics are here, like Ulysses, Charge Of the Light Brigade, Lady of Shalott, etc.Famous quotes from poems such as one from I Envy Not In Any Moods: Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at allMy only critique is that I was hoping to find new ones to love, but instead I feel the famous ones are famous for good reason, and the rest have not stood the test of time as well.
Tennyson's poetry was challenging for me, but I enjoyed it- in particular In Memoriam.
The plays and poems of Tennyson, spanning over 1,700 pages, reflect a diverse and creative mind. The works contain so many insightful messages on life and aging, like a father wanting to leave advice to his children, all preserved in time. The works that were my favorite follow:- Memory- I wander in darkness and sorrow- We meet no more- The passions- How gaily sinks the gorgeous sun within his golden bed- Love and death- The two voices- Youth- The lord of Burleigh- Lady Clare- The talking oak-
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