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Title: Alfred Tennyson
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1901 William Blackwood and Sons edition by David Price
Summary: "Alfred Tennyson" by Andrew Lang is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of the famed British poet Alfred Tennyson, providing insights into his early years, influences, and the themes evident in his poetry. Lang draws upon various sources, including Tennyson's own biography, to appraise the poet's legacy and impact on literature. The opening of "Alfred Tennyson" introduces readers to Tennyson's formative years, highlighting his precocious talent in poetry from an early age. Lang outlines Tennyson's background, including his upbringing in a Lincolnshire family and education at Cambridge, where he displayed early signs of genius through his writings. The narrative focuses on Tennyson's development as a poet, his early works, and his friendships, notably with Arthur Hallam, who would later influence the poignant themes in Tennyson's poetry. This section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Tennyson's literary achievements and the personal experiences that shaped his poetic voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 3654
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Alfred Tennyson
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1901 William Blackwood and Sons edition by David Price
Summary: "Alfred Tennyson" by Andrew Lang is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of the famed British poet Alfred Tennyson, providing insights into his early years, influences, and the themes evident in his poetry. Lang draws upon various sources, including Tennyson's own biography, to appraise the poet's legacy and impact on literature. The opening of "Alfred Tennyson" introduces readers to Tennyson's formative years, highlighting his precocious talent in poetry from an early age. Lang outlines Tennyson's background, including his upbringing in a Lincolnshire family and education at Cambridge, where he displayed early signs of genius through his writings. The narrative focuses on Tennyson's development as a poet, his early works, and his friendships, notably with Arthur Hallam, who would later influence the poignant themes in Tennyson's poetry. This section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Tennyson's literary achievements and the personal experiences that shaped his poetic voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 3654
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.