“Praise to our Indian brothers, and the dark face have his due! Thanks to the kindly dark faces who fought with us, faithful and few, Fought with the bravest among us, and drove them, and smote them, and slew. That ever upon the topment roof our banner in India blew.”
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
“The true father of free India was Subhas Chandra Bose, not Gandhi.”