Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Selected Poems
by Alfred Tennyson
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Author: Alfred TennysonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-06
ISBN: 051709326X
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Gramercy
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Book Review: Great Collection, Good Value
Summary: 5 Stars
Alfred, Lord Tennyson is one of the most famous, revered, and widely read of all poets, achieving a popularity in his day that is now absolutely unthinkable. He continues to be one of the most anthologized poets, and many of his lines have become so famous that they are routinely used by people who have never even heard of him. Indeed, he is probably the most quoted English writer besides Shakespeare, and many of his works have become immortal masterpieces. He is one of very few Victorian poets to have survived Modernism almost unscathed; writers like T. S. Eliot of course did away with his formalism, but even they could not deny his dazzling technical wizardry. Only Alexander Pope among English poets even rivals his mastery of form; his handling of meter, rhyme, and other poetic technicalities is so deft as to be near-scientific. Yet he also produced verse that vividly mimicked actual speech and, far more importantly, avoided the dryness one might expect from such a consummate craftsman. Equally adept at lyrics and narratives, he wrote some of the most beautiful and moving poems in the former category and some of the most engaging in the latter. Simply put, anyone even remotely interested in poetry must be familiar with Tennyson.
Tennyson lived a long life that spanned most of the nineteenth century and remained productive in old age, though the quality of his verse significantly declined as he steadily became more didactic and conservative. A Selected Poems is thus ideal for most, as only the truly dedicated will want a complete edition. This outstanding collection is perfect for those wanting an introduction and will be the only Tennyson most readers will need other than his epic Idylls of the King. It has thirty-seven poems over more than 250 pages, including the long poems In Memoriam and Maud and nearly all the notable short works, while Idylls is represented by "Morte d'Arthur," the short poem from which it germinated. This gives an excellent representation of Tennyson's work, stretching from early poems to some of his last. It will lead many to read more Tennyson, which is not the least of its virtues, but its comprehensiveness is really quite remarkable, especially in including the two longer works, which are rarely given in full beside shorter ones.
Those wanting a more comprehensive edition must of course look elsewhere, and those requiring significant supplemental material must also. This has only a short introduction and lacks notes or line numbers. However, one of Tennyson's great virtues is accessibility; one need not be widely read or have a great vocabulary to appreciate him. Supplemental material is thus far less necessary than with most poets. This book's binding and packaging are also high quality, especially considering the price. This or a more deluxe edition certainly belongs on every poetry lover's bookshelf.
Summary of Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Selected Poems
Alfred, Lord Tennyson is among the most beloved English poets of all time. This edition of his selected poems includes classics like:? "The Lady of Shalott"
? "Charge of the Light Brigade"
? "Maud"
? "Morte d'Arthur"
? "Ulysses"
? "The Lotus Eaters"
Elegantly packaged with a ribbon marker, this volume is the perfect addition to any poetry library.
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