"A Drama" is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1842. The poem tells the story of a man who has lost his love and is left to contemplate his own mortality. The speaker of the poem reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death, as he wanders through a desolate landscape. Despite the bleakness of the poem's themes, Tennyson's masterful use of language and imagery creates a sense of beauty and wonder that underscores the fragility of human existence.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1861 · Genre: Drama, Historical, Tragedy · 11 chapters