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Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Volume 2

Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Volume 2

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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1108050263
ISBN13: 9781108050265
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Jun 28 2012
Pages: 586
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hallam Tennyson's biography of his father Alfred, Lord Tennyson, remains the authoritative source of information on the poet's life. Begun after his death in 1892 and published five years later, this two-volume work was produced in order to 'preclude the chance of further and unauthentic biographies', and is formed largely of a wealth of documentary evidence: the letters, journals, and personal reminiscences of the poet and those close to him. Adhering to Tennyson's wishes, on his death his son and wife destroyed over three-quarters of the 40,000 letters he left behind, but those selected and reprinted here nonetheless give a fascinating insight into the personal life of the poet; guarded and respectful in its commemorative tone, but avoiding overzealous eulogy or critical review. Volume 2 continues to the poet's death, and includes short memoirs by many eminent Victorians. Documents include the personal journal of Lady Tennyson, and letters between Tennyson and Queen Victoria.

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