From "Enoch Arden"
Enoch Arden is a poem by Alfred Tennyson that tells the story of a man who has been separated from his love, and is now struggling to come to terms with his loss. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and regret, as the speaker reflects on the past and the choices he has made. What is the main theme of "Enoch Arden"?
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1864 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Romance · 299 words
First lines
The mountain wooded to the peak, the lawns
And winding glades high up like ways to Heaven,
The slender coco's drooping crown of plumes
The lightning flash of insect and of bird,
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From "Enoch Arden" is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alfred Tennyson, dated 1864 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1864 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Romance, Tragedy
- Length: 299 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — As Enoch Arden is a narrative poem by Alfred Tennyson, the most predominant genre for this book is Poetry.
- Victorian Literature — Tennyson was one of the popular writers during the Victorian era. Hence, this work falls under Victorian Literature.
- Romance — The storyline of the book involves a love triangle and a romantic struggle, making Romance another associated genre.
- Tragedy — The plot involves traumatic personal losses and hence the genre Tragedy is also applicable.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Victorian Literature · Nautical Theme · Love Story · Tragedy · Melancholy · Classic Literature · British Literature · 19th Century Literature · Symbolism · Metaphor