28 Questions
What was the name of the club that provided Tennyson with much-needed friends and confidence?
The Apostles
What did John Wilson Croker of The Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson and his poetry of lacking?
Masculinity
Which volume contained new poems like 'Locksley Hall' and 'Ulysses' by Alfred Tennyson?
Poems (1842)
In which year did Alfred Tennyson's father die?
1830
'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
'Ulysses'
Which poem by Alfred Tennyson describes the Greek mythological character Oenone and her witnessing of the events in the life of her lover, Paris, as he is involved in the events of the Trojan War?
Oenone
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
'Kraken'
Which event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
Arthur Hallam's death
'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
'Adversities'
'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
'Landscape'
What did the young Tennyson leave the university without?
Degree
What did John Wilson Croker of the Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson's poetry of lacking?
Masculinity
In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
First
What type of characters does 'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson describe?
Mariners
Where did Arthur Hallam die in 1833?
Vienna
What adjectives are used to describe the household of the local vicar where Tennyson was born?
Gloomy and neurotic
'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
Measure for Measure
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
Massive creature from Icelandic saga
Which of the following poems by Alfred Tennyson is based on the character Mariana in Measure for Measure?
Mariana
What event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
Arthur Hallam's death in Vienna
In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
Poems (1842)
'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
Ulysses
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
Leviathan
'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
A serene landscape
'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
The death of Arthur Henry Hallam
'The Lady of Shalott' by Alfred Tennyson is an Arthurian story in ballad form, depicting what?
Tragic love
'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
'Measure for Measure'
'The Young Poet Poems' (1832-1833) received savage criticism from whom?
'The Quarterly Review'
Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Alfred Tennyson's father died in 1831.
Literary Career
- The Apollo Club provided Tennyson with much-needed friends and confidence.
- John Wilson Croker of The Quarterly Review accused Tennyson's poetry of lacking vigor and vitality.
Poetic Works
- The volume "Poems" (1842) contained new poems like 'Locksley Hall' and 'Ulysses'.
- 'The Lotos-Eaters' is a dramatic monologue on Odysseus' adventures.
- 'Oenone' describes the Greek mythological character Oenone and her witnessing of the events in the life of her lover, Paris, during the Trojan War.
- 'The Kraken' is an irregular sonnet about the legendary sea monster.
- 'In Memoriam' (1850) consists of many elegies inspired by the death of Arthur Hallam.
- 'Ode to Memory' presents a picturesque description of the countryside.
Personal Life
- Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood was due to financial insecurity.
- Tennyson left the university without a degree.
Other Works
- 'The Lady of Shalott' appeared in the volume "Poems" (1832).
- 'The Lotos-Eaters' describes the lotos-eaters, a mythological tribe.
- 'Mariana' is based on a character from Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure".
- Arthur Hallam died in 1833 in Vienna.
- Tennyson was born in the household of the local vicar, which was austere and simple.
- 'The Lady of Shalott' is an Arthurian story in ballad form, depicting a woman's tragic fate.
Explore the early life and education of Alfred Tennyson, including his family background, education under his father, and his time at Trinity College, Cambridge. Learn about the recurring themes in his works and the publication of his first volume of poetry.
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