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This volume offers one of the most comprehensive surveys of Tennyson's poetry available for the serious student. It includes selections from the 1830, 1832, and 1842 volumes, together with songs from The Princess and In Memoriam; complete poems from the middle period, including Maud, Enoch Arden, and nine Idylls of the King, including the Dedication; and a generous offering from the late period, 187292. The authoritative texts are based on the Cambridge Tennyson; additional selections have been taken from Sir Charles Tennyson's editions of Tennyson's Unpublished Early Poems (1931) and The Devil and the Lady (1930), as well as the Eversley edition, with notes by the poet's son. The texts of the poems are copiously annotated and the lines of poetry conveniently numbered for easy reference. A special section, Juvenilia and Early Responses, offers easy access to work by the young Tennyson, not readily available elsewhere, together with responses from his contemporaries.Criticism includes significant statements on Tennyson as well as interpretations of the major poems. A special feature is Georg Roppen's essay on Tennyson and the theory of evolution. Other critical voices are those of A. C. Bradley, Harold Nicolson, Douglas Bush, Arthur J. Carr, T. S. Eliot, Paull F. Baum, John Killham, F. E. L. Priestley, Francis Golffing, and Robert W. Hill, Jr.A Chronology, Selected Bibliography, and Index are also included.
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- Q: What is the main focus of Tennyson's Poetry (Norton Critical Editions)? A: This volume provides a comprehensive survey of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry, including selections from his early, middle, and late periods, making it suitable for serious students of literature.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 681 pages.
- Q: Is this edition of Tennyson's poetry annotated? A: Yes, the texts of the poems are copiously annotated, with lines conveniently numbered for easy reference.
- Q: What critical essays are included in this volume? A: The book features significant criticism from various authors, including Georg Roppen's essay on Tennyson and the theory of evolution, along with interpretations from several notable figures in literary criticism.
- Q: When was Tennyson's Poetry (Norton Critical Editions) published? A: This edition was published on January 17, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the poetry included in this volume is Alfred Lord Tennyson.
- Q: Does this book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, it includes a chronology, selected bibliography, and index to enhance the reader's understanding and research.
- Q: What makes this edition of Tennyson's work unique? A: This edition is unique for its authoritative texts based on the Cambridge Tennyson and includes unpublished early poems, offering insights from Tennyson's contemporaries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both students and general readers? A: Yes, while it is targeted at serious students, the extensive annotations and critical essays make it accessible for general readers interested in Tennyson's poetry.