Lord Alfred Tennyson

Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892). Born in Somersby, Lincolnshire.  His father was a clergyman.  Alfred attended school briefly, after that, he was taught at home.  At college, he joined a literary club.  He is most noted for his poetry.  Some of his works are:

  • The Lady of Shalott
  • Charge of the Light Brigade
  • The Lotus-eaters
  • Crossing the Bar
  • Ulysses
  • Maud

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