Enter the world of 19th century British poetry with Van Dyke's illuminating guide to the works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Van Dyke's essays explore the themes, styles, and influences that shaped Tennyson's poetry, and offer insights to help readers appreciate the beauty and complexity of his verse. Perfect for students, scholars, and lovers of English poetry. 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.