Henoch Arden

Name: Henoch Arden
Author: Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

By Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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Three childhood friends in a coastal community—Annie, Philip, and Enoch—are close until one young man goes to sea, is shipwrecked and long presumed dead. During his absence the remaining friend marries Annie, and years later the former castaway returns secretly to find them settled. He conceals his identity to spare their happiness, accepts exile from their lives, and dies resignedly. The poem unfolds as a balladlike narrative that examines self-sacrifice, enduring love, fate, and the moral costs of devoted loyalty.

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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.