Project Gutenberg 2005-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 3390 Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron 1809 1892 Tennyson, Alfred Lord Collins, John Churton 1848 1908 Collins, J. Churton (John Churton) The Early Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Clytie Siddall, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Early Poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson" by John Churton Collins is a critical collection of Tennyson's poetry that explores works from his early career, likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This edition not only presents the poems themselves but also includes a critical introduction, commentaries, various readings, and notes that guide readers through Tennyson's development as a poet. The text delves into thematic explorations of love, nature, and the human condition, showcasing Tennyson's style and craftsmanship in verse. The opening portion outlines the significance of Tennyson's early poetry within the context of English literature. It begins with a preface that emphasizes the need for a critical edition of Tennyson's poems, highlighting his enduring status as a classic author. The introduction elaborates on the evolution of Tennyson's genius, articulating the poetry's trajectory from his youthful beginnings to the more mature expressions found in later works. Notable early verses, such as "Claribel" and "Mariana," reveal Tennyson’s knack for lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Collins details how these poems represent a blend of ambition and formative style, offering insights into Tennyson's thematic concerns and masterful language, providing readers with groundwork for understanding Tennyson as both a poet and a vital literary figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Arthurian Legends Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 828305 2025-08-04T06:35:14.913044 text/html 866837 2020-02-09T20:59:58 text/html 471536 2025-08-04T06:35:49.912857 application/epub+zip 477348 2025-08-04T06:35:25.309995 application/epub+zip 472189 2025-08-04T06:35:20.394048 application/epub+zip 845667 2025-08-04T06:35:59.829853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 747433 2025-08-04T06:35:42.232915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 718447 2022-09-04T11:14:01.926329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628229 2025-08-04T06:35:11.934049 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 628600 2020-06-21T05:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646564 2019-01-03T12:20:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646586 2012-10-24T15:11:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23039 2025-08-04T06:36:00.036829 application/rdf+xml 18669 2025-08-04T06:35:21.056998 image/jpeg 4416 2025-08-04T06:35:20.726010 image/jpeg 250153 2020-06-21T05:40:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 252551 2019-01-03T12:20:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 281676 2020-02-10T13:06:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 252336 2012-10-24T15:16:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 349280 2025-08-04T06:35:14.971033 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia