Tennyson by G. K. Chesterton and Richard Garnett
"Tennyson" by G. K. Chesterton and Richard Garnett is a biographical exploration of the life and works of the esteemed poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, penned in the late 19th century during the Victorian era. The book delves into Tennyson's contributions to poetry, examining his artistic philosophies and the influence he had on his contemporaries and the literary landscape of his time. The authors highlight Tennyson's role as a captivating interpreter of the
human experience, positioning him as a central figure in Victorian literature. The book offers a detailed account of Tennyson's life, beginning with his early years in Somersby, Lincolnshire, and his education at Cambridge, where he formed a crucial friendship with Arthur Hallam, which would profoundly shape his writing. It discusses Tennyson's notable poems, including "The Lady of Shalott" and "In Memoriam," illustrating how they reflect his personal struggles, philosophies, and the zeitgeist of the Victorian period. Furthermore, it analyzes Tennyson's quest for beauty and meaning in a world increasingly influenced by industrial change and scientific thought, ultimately portraying him as a vital conduit through which the collective consciousness of his age found expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
|---|---|
| Author | Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 |
| Title | Tennyson |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Philosophy in literature |
| Subject | Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61764 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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