A diverse collection of poems by renowned poets such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Blake, Robert Browning, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Wilfred Owen, and Seamus Heaney. Each poem delves into different themes and emotions, showcasing the beauty and power of poetry through vivid imager

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Elegy is a form of literature, often a sad poem or song, written to honor and mourn someone who has passed away. It expresses sorrow and praises the deceased, reflecting on mortality and the impact of loss. Pastoral elegies, rooted in classical mythology, also play a significant role in this genre.

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Explore Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" in the context of the Crimean War. Understand the tragic events of the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 that inspired this work. Analyze the characters, themes, and societal reflections within the poem.

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The task involves summarizing the poem "The Eagle" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The poem vividly describes an eagle perched on a crag, portraying its strength and majesty. The eagle is closely observed as it stands with the world at its feet, ready to strike like a thunderbolt. Learners are encouraged

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The dramatic monologue "Tithonus" by Alfred Lord Tennyson explores the consequences of immortality without eternal youth. The poem delves into Tithonus' anguish as he continues to age while his beloved Aurora remains eternally youthful. Tithonus, trapped in cruel immortality, yearns for release from

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The poem "Break, Break, Break" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is a poignant elegy mourning the loss of a dear friend, expressed through the metaphor of the sea crashing against the stones. The poet's sorrow and longing for the presence of his departed friend are vividly depicted in four stanzas, each capt

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The poem "Crossing the Bar" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is written in quatrains, with each stanza of 4 lines rhyming abab, cdcd, efef, ghgh. The poet contemplates the journey from life to death, symbolized by crossing a sand bar. Through the sunset, tide, stages of life, and evening bell, the poet expre

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "Break, Break, Break" reflects his deep grief and inability to express his emotions over the loss of his close friend. Through vivid imagery of the sea and its waves crashing against rocks, Tennyson juxtaposes the vitality of the external world with his internal turmoil,

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Drama in the Victorian era saw a revival in the last decade of the 19th century with playwrights like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. Alongside, Victorian poetry explored themes of love and time in various aspects, with poets like Lord Alfred Tennyson experimenting with narrative poems and dram

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Edwin Morgan's poem "Winter" and the intertextual references to Tithonus by Lord Tennyson are analyzed in this content. The contrast in moods between the poems, the relentless passing of time, and the symbolism of winter are explored. Techniques such as word choice, repetition, symbolism, and metaph

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Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "Crossing the Bar" reflects on the speaker's impending journey to the afterlife, symbolized by a calm sea voyage. The poem evokes themes of peaceful acceptance and the transition from life to death, with the speaker expressing hope to meet their "Pilot" on the other side

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Compare how the poets Lord Alfred Tennyson and Wilfred Owen present ideas about violence in their poems 'Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Exposure' respectively. Tennyson's work glorifies war and sacrifice, while Owen's piece critically reflects on the brutality and futility of conflict. Explore th

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Explore the depiction of the femme fatale and nostalgia themes in Alfred Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." The poem delves into societal attitudes towards women's sexuality in the 19th century, portraying the consequences of the protagonist acting upon her desires. Additionally, Tennyson's work

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Ulysses, a mythical Greek king, desires to embark on new adventures despite being home. This desire for exploration is analyzed in the context of the Victorian Era, which valued honor and duty but also had social challenges. The poem is divided into three stanzas reflecting Ulysses' discontent with

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The poem "The Charge of The Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson reflects the tragic valor of the British Light Brigade in the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War. Despite a fatal mistake by their general, the soldiers obeyed orders and charged into battle, facing certain death. Tennyson's

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In this reflective analysis, the heroic portrayal of soldiers in Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and the haunting realities of war depicted in Wilfred Owen's "Exposure" are explored. Through vivid imagery and metaphorical language, these poems capture the courage, sacrifice, and sufferi

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Alfred Lord Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet, accurately reflected the mainstream values and moral principles of British society during Queen Victoria's reign. The era promoted the ideology of great white men as courageous and powerful, while women were expected to be submissive and inferior. Te

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Jonathan Peel in JLS 2019 delves into the impressions of war, drawing parallels between the works of poets like Duffy and Tennyson. His analysis covers themes of moral imperative, religion, and the personal trials faced by individuals dealing with the aftermath of conflict. Peel's examination highli

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Delve into Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetic depiction of the Kraken, a mythical sea creature slumbering in the depths of the abysmal sea. Explore the vivid imagery and eerie atmosphere crafted by Tennyson as he describes the Kraken's ancient sleep and the fantastical world surrounding this legendary be

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