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What was the name of the club that provided Tennyson with much-needed friends and confidence?
What was the name of the club that provided Tennyson with much-needed friends and confidence?
What did John Wilson Croker of The Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson and his poetry of lacking?
What did John Wilson Croker of The Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson and his poetry of lacking?
Which volume contained new poems like 'Locksley Hall' and 'Ulysses' by Alfred Tennyson?
Which volume contained new poems like 'Locksley Hall' and 'Ulysses' by Alfred Tennyson?
In which year did Alfred Tennyson's father die?
In which year did Alfred Tennyson's father die?
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'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
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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?
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?
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'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
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Which event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
Which event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
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'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
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'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
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What did the young Tennyson leave the university without?
What did the young Tennyson leave the university without?
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What did John Wilson Croker of the Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson's poetry of lacking?
What did John Wilson Croker of the Quarterly Review accuse Tennyson's poetry of lacking?
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In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
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What type of characters does 'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson describe?
What type of characters does 'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson describe?
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Where did Arthur Hallam die in 1833?
Where did Arthur Hallam die in 1833?
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What adjectives are used to describe the household of the local vicar where Tennyson was born?
What adjectives are used to describe the household of the local vicar where Tennyson was born?
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'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
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'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
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Which of the following poems by Alfred Tennyson is based on the character Mariana in Measure for Measure?
Which of the following poems by Alfred Tennyson is based on the character Mariana in Measure for Measure?
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What event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
What event led to Tennyson's long and interrupted engagement to Emily Sellwood?
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In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
In which volume did Alfred Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott' appear?
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'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
'The Lotos-Eaters' by Alfred Tennyson is a dramatic monologue on which character's adventures?
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'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
'The Kraken' by Alfred Tennyson is an irregular sonnet about which legendary creature?
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'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
'Ode to Memory' by Alfred Tennyson presents a picturesque description of what?
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'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred Tennyson consists of many elegies inspired by what?
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'The Lady of Shalott' by Alfred Tennyson is an Arthurian story in ballad form, depicting what?
'The Lady of Shalott' by Alfred Tennyson is an Arthurian story in ballad form, depicting what?
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'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
'Mariana' by Alfred Tennyson is based on a character from which play?
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'The Young Poet Poems' (1832-1833) received savage criticism from whom?
'The Young Poet Poems' (1832-1833) received savage criticism from whom?
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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.
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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.
