The Age of Tennyson

"The Age of Tennyson" offers an authoritative and comprehensive examination of one of the most transformative periods in English literary history. Authored by the esteemed scholar Hugh Walker, this work explores the Victorian era through the lens of its most defining figure, Alfred Lord Tennyson, while providing a broad survey of the poets, novelists, and essayists who shaped the cultural landscape of the nineteenth century.The text delves into the intellectual and social currents that influenced the literature of the day, tracing the development of major movements from the peak of Romanticism to the emergence of realism and aestheticism. Walker provides insightful analysis of Tennyson's poetic mastery alongside the contributions of figures such as Robert Browning, Matthew Arnold, and the great Victorian novelists. By situating these authors within their historical context, the book highlights how they grappled with the tensions between faith and science, tradition and progress.Recognized for its scholarly depth and lucid prose, "The Age of Tennyson" serves as an essential resource for students of literature and history alike. It remains a classic study of a period defined by its immense creative output and profound influence on the modern literary canon.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Pages: 326, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press