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In the November following his marriage Alfred Tennyson, owing chiefly to Prince Albert's admiration for In Memoriam was appointed Poet Laureate, in suc cession to William Wordsworth. Tenny son's remarks on his acceptance of the oflice are characteristic I have no passion for Courts, but a great love of privacy. It is, I believe, scarce [100 a year and my friend R. M. Milnes tells me that the price of the patent and court dress will swallow up all the first year's income. If he had written only the great Ode on the Duke of Wellington and the stirringly patriotic Charge of the Light Brigade, his appointment as Laureate were amply justified; but per haps the less poetic but more practical lines Riflemen Form which did so much to iuaugurate our Volunteer Move ment was the more solid patriotic achieve ment.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of Englandââ â¢s most celebrated poets of the Victorian era. Focusing on the poetââ â¢s close connection to the Isle of Wight, the author explores Tennysonââ â¢s personal life and creative process, tracing the influence of his island home on his poetry. The book examines the impact of key events in Tennysonââ â¢s life on his work, including the death of his close friend Arthur Hallam, which inspired the poignant ââ Å"In Memoriam,ââ  and his marriage to Emily Sellwood, a woman who played a crucial role in his creative journey. The author highlights how Tennysonââ â¢s island retreat at Farringford House became a sanctuary for his writing, and the book explores the poetic landscapes that emerged from his surroundings. The author delves into the thematic depth of Tennysonââ â¢s work, including his exploration of love, loss, faith, and the human condition. He examines Tennysonââ â¢s role as Poet Laureate, and his relationship with the royal family, highlighting the evolving social and political landscapes of the Victorian era. By meticulously exploring Tennysonââ â¢s life and work through the lens of his island home, this book offers valuable insights into one of Englandââ â¢s greatest literary figures, revealing the profound connection between a poetââ â¢s life and his art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780259788928_0
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