Tennyson by Charles Kingsley
Tennyson's poetry is known for its lyrical beauty and imagery. His works often explore themes of love, loss, nature, and the human condition. Some of his most famous poems include "Ulysses," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and "In Memoriam."
By Charles Kingsley · Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction, History · 6,812 words
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Fraser's Magazine, September, 1850. -- "In Memoriam. " Moxon, Dover Street. 1850. -- "The Princess, a Medley: " by Alfred Tennyson. Third Edition. 1850. -- "Poems: " by Alfred Tennyson. 1852.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Non-Fiction, History, Literature
- Length: 6,812 words
- Structure: 1 section, 78 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book 'Tennyson' is a biographical work about the life of the famous poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, written by Charles Kingsley. It provides insight into Tennyson's life and works, making it most primarily a biography.
- Non-Fiction — It details real events from the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson's life and his poetic works, making the book fall under the non-fiction genre.
- History — The book gives historical context about the life and times of Tennyson, including cultural and political elements of the era, classifying it in the history genre.
- Literature — With the analysis and discussion of Tennyson's poetic works, it can also fall under the literary genre.
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poetry · biography · Victorian · literature · English · romanticism · nature · inspiration · art · philosophy · friendship · grief