Maud, and Other Poems

Name: Maud, and Other Poems
Author: Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

By Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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A sequence begins with a long dramatic poem in which an unstable narrator recounts family tragedy, obsessive love for a woman, class antagonisms, and a spiral into violence, madness, and guilt; interwoven are lyrical moments of garden and river imagery and reflections on mortality and social change. The collection also gathers shorter lyrics ranging from tender nature-idylls and meditative pieces on memory and art to patriotic and elegiac verse responding to contemporary public events, offering shifts in tone between intimate confession, satirical social critique, and stirring public lament.

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Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

Baron Alfred Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet, served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign. He is celebrated for his lyrical poetry and mastery of meter, with works that explore themes of love, loss, and nature. Tennyson's notable collections include "Idylls of the King," which retells the Arthurian legends, and "In Memoriam," a poignant elegy for his close friend Arthur Hallam. His ability to blend personal emotion with broader philosophical questions has left a lasting impact on English literature, making him a key figure in the literary heritage of the 19th century.