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by Alfred Lord Tennyson (Author)
Tennyson is a collection of poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, a renowned English poet of the Victorian era. The book includes some of Tennyson's most famous works, such as Lotos Eaters, Ulysses, Ode on the Death, Maud, The Coming and the Passing of Arthur. Lotos Eaters is a poem that tells the story of a group of sailors who come across an island inhabited by people who consume the lotus flower, which causes them to forget their troubles and desires. Ulysses is a dramatic monologue in which the hero of Homer's Odyssey reflects on his life and his desire for adventure. Ode on the Death is a tribute to Tennyson's friend, Arthur Henry Hallam, who died at a young age. Maud is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman named Maud, but is haunted by memories of his father's suicide. The Coming and the Passing of Arthur is a poetic retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his knights. Tennyson's version of the story focuses on Arthur's final battle and his passing into legend. Overall, Tennyson is a collection of some of the most celebrated poems of the Victorian era, showcasing Tennyson's mastery of language, imagery, and storytelling.1900. With Introductions and Notes by F.J. Rowe and W.T. Webb. Poet of the Victorian age, who succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate, this volume includes some of his best-known works: The Lotos-Eaters, Ulysses, Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington, Maud, the Coming of Arthur and The Passing of Arthur. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
