In Memoriam by Alfred Tennyson

Name: In Memoriam
Author: Alfred Tennyson

In Memoriam A.H. is a long poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson in memory of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam, who died suddenly at the age of 22. The poem explores themes of grief, loss, and the transience of life. It is considered one of Tennyson's most important works and is still widely read and studied today.

By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1850 · Genre: Poetry, Victorian, Elegy · 60 chapters · 28,425 words

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I held it truth, with him who sings

To one clear harp in divers tones,

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alfred Tennyson
Date: 1850 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Victorian, Elegy
Length: 28,425 words
Structure: 129 chapters, 713 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Initially published in 1850, 'In Memoriam' is a collection of lyrical elegies and an acclaimed example of the work of Alfred Tennyson, the renowned poet of the Victorian era.
Victorian — 'In Memoriam' was written during the Victorian era and bears many of its characteristics. It grapples with themes of science, religion, and personal struggle that were central to the period's intellectual discourse.
Elegy — Comprised of a sequence of elegies, 'In Memoriam' mourns the death of Tennyson’s close friend Arthur Hallam. Its meditations on grief, loss, and consolation fit neatly into the elegiac tradition.