Hearts of Controversy: SOME THOUGHTS OF A READER

Name: Hearts of Controversy: SOME THOUGHTS OF A READER OF TENNYSON
Author: Alice Meynell

Alice Meynell's "Hearts of Controversy" is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the complexities of reading and interpreting the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Meynell, a renowned literary critic and poet, offers a unique perspective on Tennyson's poetry, exploring the ways in which his works reflect and shape the cultural and social issues of his time. Through a close reading of Tennyson's most famous poems, including "In Memoriam A.H.H." and "The Lady of Shalott," Meynell uncovers the hidden meanings and emotions that lie beneath the surface of these timeless works. Her insights are both erudite and accessible, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and culture.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Literary Criticism, Non-fiction, Biography · 4,888 words

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Fifty years after Tennyson's birth he was saluted a great poet by that unanimous acclamation which includes mere clamour. Fifty further years, and his centenary was marked by a new detraction. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish the obscure but not unmajestic law of change from the sorry custom of reaction. Change hastes not and rests not, reaction beats to and fro, flickering about the moving mind of the world.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Criticism, Non-fiction, Biography
Length: 4,888 words
Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Literary Criticism — The book primarily focuses on the analysis and interpretation of Tennyson's work, making it a work of literary criticism.
Non-fiction — It is a factual account of the author's reading and interpretation of Tennyson's works, and therefore qualifies as non-fiction.
Biography — The book provides insights into Tennyson's literature, indirectly offering information about his life and perspectives, hence it can be considered a form of biography.