The Social Ideals of Alfred Tennyson


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Tennyson was undoubtedly the greatest of the Victorian poets -- this work focus on the social aspects of Tennyson's poetry, its ability to change social views. Gordon discusses the character of literature and its ability to express social ills, as well as to bring self-consciousness of society. Thus it embodies, according to Gordon, the highest individual and social ideal. He then discusses how these ideals pertain Tennyson's poetry. Chapters include: Social Condition in England in the Time of Tennyson Tennyson's Idea of Man Tennyson's Idea of the Earth and work of the Woman Social Institution Democracy and Progress, and more.










Alfred Tennyson


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The poet's reputation has weathered even the most vitriolic attempts to discredit both the man and his writings; and as criticism of the late twentieth century demonstrates, Tennyson's claim to pre-eminence among the Victorians is now unchallenged."







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A Study Guide for Lord Alfred Tennyson's "Tears, Idle Tears"


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A Study Guide for Lord Alfred Tennyson's "Tears, Idle Tears," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.




The Role of Memory in the Poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson


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By analyzing Tennyson's use of memory in his poetry, this study shows Tennyson as the abiding experimentalist in the use of the poetic memory—through it, he presents his diverse themes in a variety of ways. Discussed in this book are selections from his earliest volumes and “Poems (1842)”, “In Memoriam”, “Maud”, and “Idylls of the King”, which are chosen not only for their rich illustrative variety in the use of memory but also because they span the whole of his poetic career and, therefore, attest to his consistent concern with memory.




The Social Ideals of Alfred Tennyson as Related to His Time ..


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