This volume offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Tennyson's poetry available for the serious student. It includes selections from the 1830, 1832, and 1842 volumes, together with songs from The Princess and In Memoriam; complete poems from the middle period, including Maud, Enoch Arden, and nine Idylls of the King, including the Dedication; and a generous offe This volume offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Tennyson's poetry available for the serious student. It includes selections from the 1830, 1832, and 1842 volumes, together with songs from The Princess and In Memoriam; complete poems from the middle period, including Maud, Enoch Arden, and nine Idylls of the King, including the Dedication; and a generous offering from the late period, 1872-92. The authoritative texts are based on the Cambridge Tennyson; additional selections have been taken from Sir Charles Tennyson's editions of Tennyson's Unpublished Early Poems (1931) and The Devil and the Lady (1930), as well as the Eversley edition, with notes by the poet's son. The texts of the poems are copiously annotated and the lines of poetry conveniently numbered for easy reference. A special section, Juvenilia and Early Responses, offers easy access to work by the young Tennyson, not readily available elsewhere, together with responses from his contemporaries. Criticism includes significant statements on Tennyson as well as interpretations of the major poems. A special feature is Georg Roppen's essay on Tennyson and the theory of evolution. Other critical voices are those of A. C. Bradley, Harold Nicolson, Douglas Bush, Arthur J. Carr, T. S. Eliot, Paull F. Baum, John Killham, F. E. L. Priestley, Francis Golffing, and Robert W. Hill, Jr. A Chronology, Selected Bibliography, and Index are also included.
Tennyson's Poetry
This volume offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Tennyson's poetry available for the serious student. It includes selections from the 1830, 1832, and 1842 volumes, together with songs from The Princess and In Memoriam; complete poems from the middle period, including Maud, Enoch Arden, and nine Idylls of the King, including the Dedication; and a generous offe This volume offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Tennyson's poetry available for the serious student. It includes selections from the 1830, 1832, and 1842 volumes, together with songs from The Princess and In Memoriam; complete poems from the middle period, including Maud, Enoch Arden, and nine Idylls of the King, including the Dedication; and a generous offering from the late period, 1872-92. The authoritative texts are based on the Cambridge Tennyson; additional selections have been taken from Sir Charles Tennyson's editions of Tennyson's Unpublished Early Poems (1931) and The Devil and the Lady (1930), as well as the Eversley edition, with notes by the poet's son. The texts of the poems are copiously annotated and the lines of poetry conveniently numbered for easy reference. A special section, Juvenilia and Early Responses, offers easy access to work by the young Tennyson, not readily available elsewhere, together with responses from his contemporaries. Criticism includes significant statements on Tennyson as well as interpretations of the major poems. A special feature is Georg Roppen's essay on Tennyson and the theory of evolution. Other critical voices are those of A. C. Bradley, Harold Nicolson, Douglas Bush, Arthur J. Carr, T. S. Eliot, Paull F. Baum, John Killham, F. E. L. Priestley, Francis Golffing, and Robert W. Hill, Jr. A Chronology, Selected Bibliography, and Index are also included.
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Sanjana –
Is it okay to admit that some of the poetry was difficult to understand? But that doesn't make me as a reader fall in love with the lyrical beauty of all his words! Love love love this book. I am no poetry critic, so I don't have anything valuable to add in my review, except that go read this book if you appreciate poetry. Is it okay to admit that some of the poetry was difficult to understand? But that doesn't make me as a reader fall in love with the lyrical beauty of all his words! Love love love this book. I am no poetry critic, so I don't have anything valuable to add in my review, except that go read this book if you appreciate poetry.
Divya –
Tennyson,most representative poet of victorian age expresses the middle class through his poetry. Along with discipline & form, a sense of romantic values & lyricism are the special features of tennyson's poetry. Its beautiful!!!! Tennyson,most representative poet of victorian age expresses the middle class through his poetry. Along with discipline & form, a sense of romantic values & lyricism are the special features of tennyson's poetry. Its beautiful!!!!
Cassandra Kay Silva –
What Tennyson lacks in concise language he makes up for in the beauty of these lyrical verses. The subject matters that this author chooses are all things that if I were to write poetry I would also choose. Gallantry and Chivarly of Knights and Princesses. King Arthur and his court. References to Greek Mythology and a constant fascination with death.
Dreamer –
School text that I rather enjoyed.. We cannot be kind to each other here for even an hour. We whisper, and hint, and chuckle and grin at our brother's shame; however you take it we men are a little breed. - Alfred Lord Tennyson School text that I rather enjoyed.. We cannot be kind to each other here for even an hour. We whisper, and hint, and chuckle and grin at our brother's shame; however you take it we men are a little breed. - Alfred Lord Tennyson
Padya Paramita –
Despite all his sentiments & psychotic ideals, Tennyson is amazing. He inspires me to the deepest, and I think I'll go on to love him forever Despite all his sentiments & psychotic ideals, Tennyson is amazing. He inspires me to the deepest, and I think I'll go on to love him forever
Keith –
Alfred Tennyson is, after Shakespeare and Chaucer, one of the most skilled craftsmen in the English language. He has a way of spinning beautifully memorable lines, such as these from Tithonus: “Far-folded mists, and gleaming halls of morn.” And … “.... Arise And shake the darkness from their loosened manes, And beat the twilight into flakes of fire.” As an avid reader of narrative and dramatic poetry, it’s no surprise that Tennyson is one of my favorite authors. He’s written many memorable poems su Alfred Tennyson is, after Shakespeare and Chaucer, one of the most skilled craftsmen in the English language. He has a way of spinning beautifully memorable lines, such as these from Tithonus: “Far-folded mists, and gleaming halls of morn.” And … “.... Arise And shake the darkness from their loosened manes, And beat the twilight into flakes of fire.” As an avid reader of narrative and dramatic poetry, it’s no surprise that Tennyson is one of my favorite authors. He’s written many memorable poems such as Ulysses, Tithonus, The Holy Grail, St. Simeon Stylites, The Lotos Eaters and Morte d’Arthur. (Parts of In Memoriam are also outstanding.) On the reputation of these works alone, he stands among the greatest English poets. The Norton Critical Edition is an excellent collection of Tennyson’s poems, with helpful footnotes throughout. It does a good job of selecting his best works, and culling the dross. I recommend the poems mentioned above. His epic, Idylls of the King, is an interesting failure. Love or hate poetry, I recommend Tennyson. This book is an excellent starting point.
Ed –
Currently working through "In Memoriam A.H.H." which is as great a poem as everyone in the world, from T.S. Eliot onwards, thinks. Currently working through "In Memoriam A.H.H." which is as great a poem as everyone in the world, from T.S. Eliot onwards, thinks.
P.S. Winn –
poems, songs and great writing.Alfred Tennyson is a classic writer I think all should read.
Everyone Poops –
I know people might want to throw rocks at me for asking, but am I alone in thinking Tennyson's poetry is mostly just an exercise in belletrism with little else to offer? I'm fond of most other major Victorian poets (especially Browning and Rosetti), but Tennyson's work is a real thorn in my side. It's kind of like when I wash my white laundry. All the bright shiny stuff is made of up other Victorian poets. But Tennyson is the gross, almost-brown towel that I cleaned up puke and cat pee with. I know people might want to throw rocks at me for asking, but am I alone in thinking Tennyson's poetry is mostly just an exercise in belletrism with little else to offer? I'm fond of most other major Victorian poets (especially Browning and Rosetti), but Tennyson's work is a real thorn in my side. It's kind of like when I wash my white laundry. All the bright shiny stuff is made of up other Victorian poets. But Tennyson is the gross, almost-brown towel that I cleaned up puke and cat pee with.
Steve –
It is hard for a soldier to not love The Charge of the Light Brigade. I love The Eagle, simple and elegant. The Kracken is great as well. I tend to fall with the critics who aren't fans of the Idylls of the King, but some portions are compelling. It is hard for a soldier to not love The Charge of the Light Brigade. I love The Eagle, simple and elegant. The Kracken is great as well. I tend to fall with the critics who aren't fans of the Idylls of the King, but some portions are compelling.
Joel –
Easily my favorite Victorian poet. Christina Rossetti follows somewhere behind. This volume includes "Idylls of the King," "In Memoriam," "The Lady of Shallot," most others. Easily my favorite Victorian poet. Christina Rossetti follows somewhere behind. This volume includes "Idylls of the King," "In Memoriam," "The Lady of Shallot," most others.
Irene –
I have only read some of his poems but they are fantastic beyond all expectations
Albie –
Tennyson's Poetry: Authoritative Texts, Contexts, Criticism (Norton Critical Editions) by Alfred Tennyson Tennyson, Baron (1999) Tennyson's Poetry: Authoritative Texts, Contexts, Criticism (Norton Critical Editions) by Alfred Tennyson Tennyson, Baron (1999)
Grant –
"She took the dappled partridge flecked with blood," "She took the dappled partridge flecked with blood,"
Natalie –
I highly recommend Odysseus, The Lady of Shalott, and Crossing the Bar.
Alexis Hall –
Tennyson, like his poetry, went on forever. I am pretty fond of Tithonus though.
Mii –
This book is a great read!
Sissi –
a classic and an impressing statue in Lincoln, UK.
Fred Dameron –
What can one say, It's Tennyson. What can one say, It's Tennyson.
Theresa Leone Davidson –
When I first read Tennyson's work more than thirty years ago, I admit I was not impressed; reading him now, his work definitely speaks more to me than it did then, and while I still would not characterize him as a favorite, I did enjoy reading the selections in this book. I would very much recommend! When I first read Tennyson's work more than thirty years ago, I admit I was not impressed; reading him now, his work definitely speaks more to me than it did then, and while I still would not characterize him as a favorite, I did enjoy reading the selections in this book. I would very much recommend!
Sushmita Payal –
His poems endure speaking clearly to this modern one. His mastery of a great variety of poetic forms and moods enabled him to communicate such extremes of feeling as calm despair and wild rest, rapturous love, the soul of the rose went into my blood and noble resolve.
Oneeb –
Favourite poems: -The eagle -Cradle song -Charge of the light brigade -Break break break -Beauty -Tears idle tears -Crossing the bar -Fatima -In the valley of cauteretz -Lullaby -O beauty passing beauty -The death of the old year -The owl
Clara –
a bit hard to understand at times
KishaWhitmoore –
Love his stuff!
Sally Yeagley –
Mainly wanted to read Idylls of the King and enjoyed it. Also liked The Princess. Appreciate the skill of poetry but not the biggest fan.
Mickey –
For my Victorian lit grad seminar. Liked it better than Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book. (Classic lit) For my Victorian lit grad seminar. Liked it better than Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book. (Classic lit)
Miles Dracula –
one of my favorite poets
Rob –
Wrote "Mariana" at 20. Wrote "Rizpah" at 70. Stayed sick. Wrote "Mariana" at 20. Wrote "Rizpah" at 70. Stayed sick.
Denyse –
Because I was FORCED to inc school.........
Vittoria Årud –
Tennyson poems are great for poetry lovers and poets alike.