Genièvre

Name: Genièvre
Author: Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

By Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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Une reine, prise entre un amour interdit et l'intrigue d'un neveu ambitieux, fuit la cour et se réfugie dans un monastère; un chevalier fidèle la défend, mais le parent perfide cherche à révéler le scandale. Tourmentée par la culpabilité, les visions et la peur du déshonneur, elle tente de se retirer et d'expier sa faute, tandis que la trahison politique conduit à l'usurpation et au bouleversement du royaume. Le poème examine la loyauté, la honte, le poids du soupçon et la lutte entre passion personnelle et devoir public.

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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.