The Early Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson

Name: The Early Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson
Author: Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

By Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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A scholarly edition assembles the poet's early lyrical, narrative, and occasional pieces alongside juvenilia and poems later suppressed, presenting a critical introduction, commentary, and extensive notes. The editor compares editions, records textual variants, and provides a transcript of poems omitted or revised, plus a full bibliography. Organized both chronologically and thematically, the volume traces the emergence of recurring motifs—memory, loss, love, art and myth—and illuminates the poet's evolving technique through careful collation and explanatory annotation.

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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.