Lord Alfred Tennyson

Alfred, Lord Tennyson was a Victorian poet and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. His work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and profound exploration of grief, nature, and heroism. Biographie ↓Plus ↓

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The Revenge - A Ballad of the Fleet

At Flores in the Azores Sir Richard Grenville lay, And a pinnace, like a fluttered bird, came flying from far away: 'Spanish ships of war at sea! we have sighted' Then sware Lord Thomas Howard: ''Fore God I am no coward; But I cannot meet them here, for my ships are out of gear, And the half my men are sick. I must fly, but follow quick. We are six ships of the line; can we fight with ?' Then spake Sir Richard Grenville: 'I know you are no coward; You fly them for a moment to fight with them again. But I've ninety men and more that are lying sick ashore. I should count myself the coward if I left them, my Lord Howard, To these Inquisition dogs and the devildoms of Spain.'

Lord Alfred Tennyson

Of Old Sat Freedom on the Heights

Of old sat Freedom on the heights, The thunders breaking at her feet: Above her shook the starry lights: She heard the torrents meet. There in her place she did rejoice, Self-gather'd in her prophet-mind, But fragments of her mighty voice Came rolling on the wind. Then stept she down thro' town and field To mingle with the human race, And part by part to men reveal'd The fulness of her face-- Grave mother of majestic works, From her isle-altar gazing down, Who, God-like, grasps the triple forks, And, King-like, wears the crown:

Biographie

A major British poet of the Victorian era, he served as Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death in 1892. Born in 1809 in Lincolnshire, he studied at Cambridge University and published his breakthrough collection, Poems, in 1832. His poetry often grapples with questions of faith, mortality, and the natural world. 'In Memoriam A.H.H.,' an elegy mourning his friend Arthur Hallam, exemplifies his ability to interweave personal sorrow with broader spiritual concerns. Known for masterful use of language, he employed vivid imagery and melodic phrasing that gave many of his works a songlike quality. Recurring motifs include the sea, the passage of time, and the ideal of steadfast heroism. He held a central place in Victorian literature, capturing his era's tensions between tradition and change. His influence extended through decades of laureate verse, including patriotic and occasional poems heard widely by the public. 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Ulysses' remain among the most anthologized poems in English. He was the first writer raised to the peerage for his literary achievements.

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