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Alfred Tennyson: His Life And Works (1881)

Alfred Tennyson: His Life And Works (1881)

Wace, Walter E.

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1164089854
ISBN13: 9781164089858
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alfred Tennyson: His Life and Works is a biographical account of the life and works of the famous British poet, Alfred Tennyson. Written by Walter E. Wace and first published in 1881, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Tennyson's life and career, from his early days as a struggling poet to his eventual success as one of the most celebrated writers of his time.The book begins with a detailed account of Tennyson's childhood and education, including his time at Cambridge University and his early literary influences. From there, Wace delves into Tennyson's early poetry, including his famous collection, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, which helped establish him as a major voice in the Victorian literary scene.Wace also explores Tennyson's personal life, including his marriage to Emily Sellwood and his close friendships with other writers and thinkers of the time, such as Robert Browning and Charles Darwin. He also discusses Tennyson's later works, including his famous Idylls of the King, a retelling of the Arthurian legends that cemented his place as one of the greatest poets of his era.Throughout the book, Wace provides detailed analysis and commentary on Tennyson's poetry, exploring the themes and techniques that made him such a beloved and influential writer. He also examines the wider cultural and historical context in which Tennyson lived and worked, shedding light on the social and political issues that shaped his writing.Alfred Tennyson: His Life and Works is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important figures in Victorian literature. With its detailed analysis and engaging writing style, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Alfred Tennyson.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.

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