From "The Princess"
The Princess by Alfred Tennyson is a poem that explores the themes of love, beauty, and mortality. The poem tells the story of a princess who is doomed to die young, and her lover's quest to save her from fate. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and use of symbolism, as well as its exploration of the human experience of love and loss.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1847 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Romance · 222 words
First lines
Tears, idle tears, I know not what they mean,
Tears from the depth of some divine despair
Rise in the heart, and gather to the eyes,
In looking on the happy Autumn-fields,
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From "The Princess" is listed on Textopian as a novella by Alfred Tennyson, dated 1847 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1847 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Romance, Victorian, Drama
- Length: 222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book openly is structured as a narrative poem, characteristic of Alfred Tennyson's works.
- Feminist Literature — This work discusses the issue of gender equality and presents a strong female protagonist, aligning it with feminist literature.
- Romance — Several romantic elements are present, including the romantic interest between the lead characters.
- Victorian — Given the time it was written in and it's depiction of social norms and morality, it falls under Victorian literature.
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Romance · Poetry · Fantasy · Classic Literature · Victorian Era · Love Story · Feminist Literature · Gender Roles · Social Commentary · Mythology · Fable · Allegory