Alfred, Lord Tennyson

by Harold Bloom

Book Overview

Admired by his generation for giving a voice to their doubts, beliefs, and clouded hopes, Tennyson was one of the leading British poets of mid- to late 19th century and is respected today for the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877546150
• ISBN13: 9780877546153
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Alfred Lord Tennyson

This CD has helped me understand Tennyson's work and to develop lesson plans around it. Tennyson isn't easy for me to read so it was good to have something to read it with.

A great series for children or intro to poetry

My mom gave me two of the books in this series (Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost) when I was little, and I love them. The illustrations are beautiful and there are explanatory notes for some words that may not be as familiar to children or modern readers. I recommend any of the books in the series.

A GEM OF A BOOK...HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE

I cannot think of a better way to introduce the poetry of Lord Tennyson than this small volume. The selection is excellent and of interest you the young reader. The commentary is quite relevant as are the pictures which accompany it. I find that often now, our young people go all the way through the early grades in school and many of them have never heard of Alford, Lord Tennyson,much less read their poetry. This was the sort of stuff my generation and the generation before it grew up on and cut our teeth on. I do not feel I am any worse for the wear. I am fearful that we are bringing up an entire generation (rightfully or wrong, although I feel it is the later) of young folks who will have no appreciation to this great art form and will miss a lot. This book helps. This entire series helps, as a matter of fact and I certainly recommend you add this one and the others to your library. Actually, it is rather fun reading these with the young folk and then talking about them. Not only do you get to enjoy the work your self and perhaps bring back some great memories, but you have the opportunity to interact with your child or student. It is actually rather surprising what some of the kids come up with. I read these to my grandchildren and to the kids in my classes at school. For the most part, when I really get to discussing the work with them, they enjoy it. Recommend this one highly.