From "Harold" by Alfred Tennyson
"Harold" is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1842, which tells the story of King Harold II of England, who died in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The poem explores themes of power, duty, and mortality, as well as the consequences of war and the fleeting nature of human life. Through its use of vivid imagery and rich language, "Harold" creates a sense of historical depth and emotional resonance, making it a powerful and enduring work of literature.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1842 · Genre: Historical Drama, Drama, Historical Fiction · 262 words
First lines
"Tostig." What for Norway then?
He looks for land among us, he and his.
"Harold." Seven feet of English land, or something more,
Seeing he is a giant.
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From "Harold" is listed on Textopian as a short story by Alfred Tennyson, dated 1842 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1842 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Drama, Drama, Historical Fiction, Tragedy, Poetry
- Length: 262 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Drama — From the play 'Harold,' by Alfred Tennyson, it's a historical drama based on the life of Harold II of England.
- Drama — 'Harold' is written in the format of a play, with dialogue and stage directions, therefore it is considered a drama.
- Historical Fiction — While 'Harold' does focus on real historical figures and events, Alfred Tennyson has taken creative liberties to dramatize and fictionalize certain aspects of the story.
- Tragedy — The narrative of 'Harold' follows the tragic downfall of Harold II of England, thus falling into the genre of tragedy.
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poetry · romance · love · nature · classic · British · Victorian · literary · symbolism · inspiration · motivation · emotions