The May Queen is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1850. It tells the story of a young woman who is chosen to be the May Queen, a symbol of spring and new beginnings. However, she is also a symbol of the fleeting nature of life and beauty, as she is destined to fade away with the passing of the season. The poem explores themes of mortality, beauty, and the cyclical nature of life.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1850 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian Literature, Romanticism