Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson (1833)

Name: Ulysses
Author: Alfred Tennyson

Ulysses is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson, first published in 1842. It is a dramatic monologue in which the protagonist, Ulysses, reflects on his long travels and experiences, and expresses his longing for a new adventure. Ulysses is the king of Ithaca, who has been away from home for many years, fighting in the Trojan War and then wandering the Mediterranean. He is now an old man, and his kingdom is in disarray. He is tired of his life and longs for a new adventure. He calls on his old crew to join him on a new journey, and they set sail. The poem follows Ulysses as he reflects on his past adventures and his current situation. He is determined to find a new purpose in life, and he is determined to make the most of his remaining years. He is determined to explore the unknown and to make a difference in the world. The poem ends with Ulysses' famous line, "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." This line encapsulates Ulysses' determination to make the most of his life and to never give up.

By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1833 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Epic Poetry, Classical Literature · 567 words

First lines

It little profits that an idle king, by this still hearth, among these barren crags, match'd with an aged wife, I mete and dole unequal laws unto a savage race, that hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me.

I cannot rest from travel: I will drink life to the lees: All times I have enjoy'd greatly, have suffer'd greatly, both with those that loved me, and alone, on shore, and when thro' scudding drifts the rainy Hyades vext the dim sea: I am become a name;

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alfred Tennyson
Date: 1833 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romantic Poetry, Epic Poetry, Classical Literature, Victorian Literature
Length: 567 words
Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romantic Poetry — Ulysses is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson, a prominent figure in the Romantic Movement. The poem is written in the style of Romantic poetry, with its focus on the individual, the power of nature, and the exploration of emotions.
Epic Poetry — Ulysses is an epic poem, with its focus on a hero's journey and the exploration of themes such as mortality, duty, and the search for meaning in life.
Classical Literature — Ulysses is a poem inspired by Homer's Odyssey, a classic work of literature. The poem is written in the style of classical literature, with its focus on the heroic journey and the exploration of themes such as mortality, duty, and the search for meaning in life.
Victorian Literature — Ulysses was written by Alfred Tennyson, a prominent figure in the Victorian era. The poem is written in the style of Victorian literature, with its focus on morality, duty, and the exploration of emotions.