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A Commentary on Tennyson's in Memoriam
Hardcover
Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025562049
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Commentary on Tennyson's In Memoriam is an essential scholarly guide to one of the most profound and influential poems of the Victorian era. Written by the esteemed literary critic A. C. Bradley, this work provides a comprehensive section-by-section analysis of Alfred Lord Tennyson's celebrated elegy. The poem itself, In Memoriam A.H.H., is a monumental exploration of grief, faith, and the struggle between science and religion, written in the wake of the sudden loss of Tennyson's close friend Arthur Henry Hallam.
Bradley's commentary serves as an invaluable companion for readers seeking to navigate the complex structure and evolving philosophical themes of the original text. He meticulously traces the progression of the poet's emotional journey from overwhelming despair and doubt to a hard-won sense of hope and spiritual reconciliation. Through insightful interpretations of the poem's imagery, meter, and historical context, Bradley illuminates the artistic mastery behind Tennyson's verses.
This volume is highly regarded for its clarity and depth, making it a vital resource for students of English literature, Victorian history, and the art of the elegy. It remains a cornerstone of Tennysonian scholarship, offering a bridge between the reader and the intricate lyrical architecture of the 19th century's greatest tribute to friendship and mortality.
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