From "The Revenge"
The Revenge by Alfred Tennyson is a poem that tells the story of a shipwrecked sailor who seeks revenge on his captors after being left to die on a deserted island. The poem explores themes of survival, resilience, and the human desire for justice. It is a classic work of literature that continues to be studied and admired today.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, War · 305 words
First lines
And the sun went down, and the stars came out far over the summer sea,
But never a moment ceased the fight of the one and the fifty-three.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, War, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 305 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The Revenge is written in verse, making it a clear example of the poetry genre. Additionally, Tennyson is historically a poet.
- Historical — The poem is based on a historical naval battle during the Anglo-Spanish War, therefore it can be classified under the historical genre.
- War — The Revenge relates to themes of war and battles, specifically the naval battle during the Anglo-Spanish War, fitting it into the war genre.
- Adventure — The poem narrates the adventure of the ship Revenge against the Spanish fleet, giving it elements of the adventure genre.
Tags
Poetry · Narrative Poem · Romanticism · Victorian Literature · Revenge Tale · Mythology · Fantasy · Symbolism · Tragedy · Historical Fiction · Classic Literature · British Literature