From "Locksley Hall"
"Locksley Hall" is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1842. The poem is set in the fictional Locksley Hall, where the speaker reflects on his life and the world around him. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, as well as the poet's own struggles with mental health and creativity. Throughout the poem, Tennyson uses vivid imagery and rich language to convey a sense of melancholy and introspection, creating a work that is both personal and universal in its appeal.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1842 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian · 151 words
First lines
Love took up the glass of Time, and turn'd it in his glowing hands;
Every moment, lightly shaken, ran itself in golden sands.
Love took up the harp of Life, and smote on all the chords with might;
Smote the chord of Self, that, trembling, pass'd in music out of sight.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1842 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian, Drama
- Length: 151 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Alfred Tennyson is a famed poet, and 'Locksley Hall' is one of his popular poems.
- Romantic — 'Locksley Hall' deals with love, heartbreak, and emotions which are characteristic of Romantic genre.
- Victorian — Written by a prominent Victorian writer, the poem reflects the lifestyle and thought process typical to the Victorian era.
- Drama — The poem has dramatic elements with emotional storyline and thoughts of protagonist.
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Poetry · Romanticism · Victorian Literature · Symbolism · Nostalgia · Melancholy · Social Commentary · Political Satire · Love · Nature · Imagery · Metaphor