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Books with author Alfred Lord Tennyson

  • Alfred Lord Tennyson - The Falcon: "Better not be at all than not be noble."

    Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 6, 2017)
    Alfred Tennyson was born on August 6th, 1809, in Somersby, Lincolnshire, the fourth of twelve children. Most of Tennyson's early education was under the direction of his father, although he did spend four unhappy years at a nearby grammar school. He left home in 1827 to join his elder brothers at Trinity College, Cambridge, more to escape his father than a desire for serious academic work. At Trinity he was living for the first time among young men of his own age who knew little of his problems. He was delighted to make new friends; he was handsome, intelligent, humorous, a gifted impersonator and soon at the center of those interested in poetry and conversation. That same year, he and his brother Charles published Poems by Two Brothers. Although the poems in the book were of teenage quality, they attracted the attention of the “Apostles," a select undergraduate literary club led by Arthur Hallam. The “Apostles” provided Tennyson with friendship and confidence. Hallam and Tennyson became the best of friends; they toured Europe together in 1830 and again in 1832. Hallam’s sudden death in 1833 greatly affected the young poet. The long elegy In Memoriam and many of Tennyson’s other poems are tributes to Hallam. In 1830, Tennyson published Poems, Chiefly Lyrical and in 1832 he published a second volume entitled simply Poems. Some reviewers condemned these books as “affected” and “obscure.” Tennyson, stung by the reviews, would not publish another book for nine years. In 1836, he became engaged to Emily Sellwood. When he lost his inheritance on a failed investment in 1840, the engagement was cancelled. In 1842, however, Tennyson’s Poems [in two volumes] was a tremendous critical and popular success. In 1850, with the publication of In Memoriam, Tennyson’s reputation was pre-eminent. He was also selected as Poet Laureate in succession to Wordsworth and, to complete a wonderful year, he married Emily Sellwood. At the age of 41, Tennyson had established himself as the most popular poet of the Victorian era. The money from his poetry [at times exceeding 10,000 pounds per year] allowed him to purchase a home in the country and to write in relative seclusion. His appearance—a large and bearded man, he regularly wore a cloak and a broad brimmed hat—enhanced his notoriety. In 1859, Tennyson published the first poems of Idylls of the Kings, which sold more than 10,000 copies in a fortnight. In 1884, he accepted a peerage, becoming Alfred Lord Tennyson. On October 6th, 1892, an hour or so after midnight, surrounded by his family, he died at Aldworth. It is said that the moonlight was streaming through the window and Tennyson himself was holding open a volume of Shakespeare. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.
  • The Works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Alfred Tennyson

    Hardcover (Andesite Press, Aug. 11, 2015)
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  • Idylls of the King

    Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Paperback (FQ Classics, Jan. 2, 2008)
    Idylls of the King is a collection of twelve narrative poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The twelve stories retell the legend of King Arthur and his nights as well as high love for Guinevere and her betrayal of him. Idylls of the King is highly recommended for those who enjoy the writings of Alfred Lord Tennyson and also for those interested in the stories of the legend of King Arthur.
  • Idylls of the King - In Twelve Books

    Lord Alfred Tennyson

    Hardcover (Hesperides Press, Nov. 4, 2008)
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
  • Works

    Lord Alfred Tennyson Baron

    Hardcover (Palala Press, May 25, 2016)
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  • The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson: Complete and Unabridged

    Tennyson Alfred Lord

    Hardcover (Grosset & Dunlap, July 6, 1907)
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  • Idylls of the King

    Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Paperback (Echo Library, Feb. 6, 2007)
    A cycle of poems that expresses the legend of King Arthur in terms of the psychology and concerns of nineteenth-century England.
  • Idylls of the King

    Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Hardcover (Palala Press, April 27, 2016)
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  • The Princess

    Lord Tennyson Alfred

    Hardcover (Charles E. Merrill Co., Jan. 1, 1897)
    None
  • The Idylls of the King

    Lord Alfred Tennyson

    Hardcover (1911 Hodder & Stoughton London First Edition, Sept. 3, 1911)
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  • The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Alfred Tennyson

    Hardcover (BiblioLife, April 10, 2009)
    This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
  • Idylls of the King

    Alfred Lord Tennyson

    Hardcover (Ginn & Co, Jan. 1, 1903)
    This 1903 Edition of the Standard English Classics, Idylls of the King, By Tennyson is in great shape, please look at all the pictures, 129 pages, has some unique writting from the junior in high school from 1912, along with her notes, great book! see all the pics!