Maud, and Other Poems by Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson
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| Author | Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 |
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| Title | Maud, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Maud -- The brook; an idyl -- The letters -- Ode on the death of the Duke of Wellington -- The daisy, written at Edinburgh -- The Rev. F. D. Maurice -- Will -- The charge of the Light Brigade. |
| Summary | "Maud, and Other Poems" by Alfred Tennyson is a collection of poems written during the Victorian era. This work primarily focuses on themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion as expressed through Tennyson's lyrical mastery. The central poem, "Maud," tells a poignant story infused with personal and societal conflict, exploring the narrator's tumultuous feelings towards love and his struggle with mental anguish. The collection features a variety of poems including "The Charge of the Light Brigade," which commemorates the bravery of soldiers during the Crimean War, highlighting themes of valour and sacrifice. "Maud" itself is a dramatic monologue that portrays the narrator's obsession with a woman named Maud amidst a backdrop of family tragedy and societal turmoil. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Tennyson intricately captures the narrator's psychological tension and infatuation, culminating in a contrasting exploration of war and love throughout the collection. Each poem within this volume resonates with Tennyson's signature style, combining rich language with profound insights into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56913 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 717 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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