Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (August 6, 1809 – October 6, 1892) was one of the most popular English poets of his time.
The Golden Year
It was in 1850 that Tennyson reached the pinnacle of his career, being appointed Poet Laureate in succession to William Wordsworth and in the same year producing his masterpiece, In Memoriam A.H.H., dedicated to Arthur Hallam. In the same year, Tennyson married Emily Sellwood, whom he had known since childhood, in the village of Shiplake. They had two sons, Hallam ? named after his friend ? and Lionel.
Related Topics:
1850 - Poet Laureate - William Wordsworth - In Memoriam A.H.H. - Arthur Hallam - Emily Sellwood - Shiplake
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Early Life |
| ► | Education and First Publication |
| ► | Return to Lincolnshire and Second Publication |
| ► | Third Publication and Recognition |
| ► | The Golden Year |
| ► | The Poet Laureate |
| ► | Notable works |
| ► | External links |
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