Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, born in 1809, was a renowned English poet who became one of the most celebrated literary figures of the Victorian era. Known for his lyrical verses and profound themes, Tennyson's work often explored the complexities of love, nature, and human experience. He was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1850, a role that he held for more than four decades, during which he produced some of his most famous poems, including "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and "In Memoriam," a heartfelt elegy for his close friend Arthur Hallam.

Tennyson's poetry is characterized by its musicality and vivid imagery, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds. His exploration of myth and history, particularly in works like "Idylls of the King," continues to resonate with audiences today. As you delve into Tennyson's rich body of work in this app, you'll be welcomed into a world of emotion and thought-provoking themes that invite reflection and appreciation.

Idylls of the King

Read by Elizabeth Klett 4.6
Idylls of the King, published between 1856 and 1885, is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson which re…

In Memoriam A.H.H.

Read by Elizabeth Klett 4.8
In Memoriam is Tennyson's elegiac tribute to his friend Arthur Henry Hallam, who died in 1833 at the age of 22. Tennyson wrote this long poe…

The Princess

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The Princess is a serio-comic blank verse narrative poem, written by Alfred Tennyson, published in 1847. The poem tells the story of an hero…

Maud, and Other Poems

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A collection of poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, his first book of poetry after having become poet laureate in 1850. Among the "other po…

The Charge of the Light Brigade

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This poem was published just six weeks after the event, its lines emphasize the valour of the cavalry in bravely carrying out their orders, …

Beauties of Tennyson

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A collection of Tennyson's poetry : 1 The Brook - 00:16 2 Song from "Maud" - 1:20 3 A Farewell - 2:34 4 Song from “Maud” - 3:26…

Maud, and Other Poems (Version 2)

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Surely everyone knows “Maud”? Isn’t that the Victorian love song, where the man waits by the garden gate for his lover to appear for a secre…

Kraken

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In Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s short poem, a vast sea creature lies asleep in the depths, far below the reach of ordinary human life. The poem i…

Sea-Fairies and Other Poems

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This amazing collection of some of Tennyson's best and most capricious poems takes us on a whimsical voyage, an allegorical voyage like no o…

The Eagle

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of The eagle by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 18, 2022.…

The Suppressed Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson

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To those unacquainted with Tennyson's conscientious methods, it may seem strange that a volume of 160 pages is necessary to contain those po…

Enoch Arden

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In the poem "Enoch Arden," Tennyson's epic narrative of the enduring power of love in the face of insurmountable odds, is found a …

To...As when with downcast eyes

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In “To...As when with downcast eyes,” Alfred, Lord Tennyson turns a brief lyric toward the inward gaze suggested by its opening image. The p…

Miller's Daughter

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In Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s narrative poem The Miller’s Daughter, a speaker looks back on a love shaped by memory, time, and the changing cou…

Tithonus

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Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains on…

Ring Out, Wild Bells

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In “Ring Out, Wild Bells,” Alfred, Lord Tennyson turns the sound of bells at the close of the year into a call for change. The poem asks wha…

The Brook - Break, Break, Break - Sweet and Low - and The Eagle

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This is Tennyson at his best. This is Tennyson, the master poet at his most descriptive, his most insightful, his most enlightening. This se…

The Higher Pantheism

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Higher Pantheism by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for Septemb…

The Lotos Eaters and Other Poems

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Alfred Tennyson was Poet Laureate of Great Britain from 1850 until his death in 1892. Please enjoy this collection of selected poems by him.…