In memoriam by Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson
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| Author | Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 |
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| LoC No. | 01012684 |
| Title | In memoriam |
| Alternate Title | In memoriam A. H. H., obiit MDCCCXXXIII |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Edward Moxon, Dover street, 1850. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Memoriam_A.H.H. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Aaron Adrignola, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "In Memoriam" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a lengthy poem written in the mid-19th century, composed as a tribute to Tennyson's close friend Arthur Hallam, who passed away at a young age. This work is a meditation on love, loss, grief, and the hope of reunion in the afterlife. The poem explores profound themes of mortality and the poignancy of human connections. The opening of "In Memoriam" sets the tone of deep sorrow and contemplation surrounding the death of Hallam. It begins with an invocation to God, addressing themes of faith, love, and the quest for understanding in the face of devastating loss. The speaker reflects on the nature of grief, the challenge of accepting mortality, and expresses a longing for the companionship that has been lost. Tennyson intertwines personal lament with broader philosophical questions about existence and divine justice, establishing an emotional depth that continues throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hallam, Arthur Henry, 1811-1833 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70950 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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