Dive into Poet Laureate Alfred Tennysonâs âThe Early Poemsâ collection with this fantastic anthology. Featuring his Chancellorâs Gold Medal awarded âTimbuktuâ and the sentimental âMarianaâ poems, the collection spans medievalism and powerful visual imagery, ideal for poetry, history and English language fanatics looking to uncover the source of many famous quotes. Perfect for lovers of Radio 4âs âGreat Livesâ podcast.
Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) was a widely celebrated English poet, awarded the Poet Laureate following the death of William Wordsworth during Queen Victoriaâs reign. His work spans the famous âThe Charge of the Light Brigadeâ, âMaud and Idylls of the Kingâ and âIn Memoriam A.H.Hâ, the origin to the iconic English language quote âtis better to have loved and lost / than never to have loved at allâ. References to his work today appear in countless songs, books and films, such as Sandra Bullockâs âThe Blind Sideâ. Tennyson remains today one of the most popular British poets.