A Study of the Works of Alfred Tennyson, D. C. L., Poet Laureate (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear, thoughtful guide to Tennyson's poetry and its meanings.

This study examines Alfred Tennyson’s work through a thoughtful, accessible lens. It explains how poetry can convey moral and emotional truths by shaping concrete forms, characters, and scenes. The book surveys major kinds of poetry—dramatic, epic, and lyric—and explains how the poet’s personality and vision interact with the subject matter, without losing sight of beauty and art.

- Learn how poetry blends beauty, moral insight, and imagination.
- See how different verse forms illuminate character, action, and feeling.
- Explore landmark poems and the ideas that connect them across Tennyson’s career.
- Understand how personal friendship, loss, and history shaped the poet’s most famous works.

Ideal for readers who want a balanced, accessible introduction to Tennyson’s poetry and to the craft behind it.

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