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Tennyson: Poems

This volume gathers a representative selection of poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, one of the most prominent English poets of the Victorian era. The collection includes many of his best-known works, which often reflect on themes of loss, time, and the natural world, as well as his engagement with classical and Arthurian legends. Tennyson's poetry is characterized by its musicality, vivid imagery, and contemplative tone, capturing the spirit and anxieties of the 19th century. The book serves as an accessible introduction to his poetic legacy, showcasing his range from short lyrics to longer narrative pieces. more

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Alfred Lord Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British Romantic poet known for his poetry that depicted nature, love, and heroism. His works, including 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' and 'Ulysses', are celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion. more

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“I am going a long way With these thou seëst-if indeed I go (For all my mind is clouded with a doubt)- To the island-valley of Avilion, Where falls not hail or rain or any snow, Nor ever wind blows loudly; but it lies Deep-meadow'd, happy, fair with orchard lawns And bowery hollows crown'd with summer sea, Where I will heal me of my grievous wound.”

“Brutes find out where their talents lie; A bear will not attempt to fly, A foundered horse will oft debate Before he tries a five barred gate. A dog by instinct turns aside Who sees the ditch too deep and wide, But man we find the only creature Who, led by folly, combats nature; Who, when she loudly cries-Forbear! With obstinacy fixes there; And where the genius least inclines, Absurdly bends his whole designs.”