The Formation of Tennyson's Style (Classic Reprint): A Study, Primarily, of the Versification of the Early Poems: A Study, Primarily, of the Versification of the Early Poems (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unlock the workings of a poet’s craft through a close study of early Tennyson verse. This scholarly look examines how J. F. A. Pyre traces the development of Tennyson’s distinctive metrical practice and rhythm in his early poems, revealing how form shapes meaning.

The book focuses on versification, rhythm, and the handling of stresses in works like Dora, Michael, and Locksley Hall. It compares Tennyson’s methods with those of Wordsworth, Browning, and others, showing how the poet blends regular patterns with deliberate deviations to create expressive effects. Readers will see how choices in pause, cadence, and line length contribute to the overall tone and movement of the verse.

• Clear explanations of stress patterns, pauses, and spondees in key poems.


• Comparative analysis that situates Tennyson within a broader English and American poetic conversation.


• Examples that illustrate how description, narrative, and lyric moments hinge on metrical decisions.


• Discussion of authorial intent and how revisions reflect shaping the central passages.

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