This poem is a major work of the Victorian era, and marks a high point of Tennyson's poetic output. Taking inspiration from the life of Helen of Troy, the poem ruminates on the nature of beauty, the passing of time, and the legacy of those who die young. A standout work of the Victorian age, this poem deserves a place on any shelf of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.