His poetry is often marked by a strong sense of loss and melancholy; T. Tennyson was one of twelve children, and his father was a vicar. He was writing poetry while he was still in his teens, and a collection of poems by Tennyson and two of his brothers was published when he was only His first serious recognition came in , while he was in his second year at Cambridge University. Tennyson published his first collection, Poems Chiefly Lyrical , the next year. Some critics found his poems too sentimental, but they were well received by the public.
The same year, Tennyson was appointed Poet Laureate. He held that post until his death in , and is still the longest-serving Laureate. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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Perhaps then it is unsurprising that Tennyson is the second most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations , with the first being, of course, William Shakespeare. In , at the request of Thomas Edison, Tennyson agreed to record some of his poems such as The Charge of the Light Brigade , and copies obtained from the original wax cylinders used by Edison are still, quite remarkably, usable today.
You can listen to one of these early recordings of The Charge of the Light Brigade by following the link below:. The same year that Tennyson made these recordings his health began to fail as he became afflicted with a severe rheumatic illness. Alfred Tennyson passed away on 6 October and was buried in Westminster Abbey , leaving behind a legacy which is still, quite literally, being heard today. The money from his poetry at times exceeding 10, pounds per year allowed him to purchase a house in the country and to write in relative seclusion.
His appearance—a large and bearded man, he regularly wore a cloak and a broad brimmed hat—enhanced his notoriety. He read his poetry with a booming voice, often compared to that of Dylan Thomas.
In , Tennyson published the first poems of Idylls of the Kings , which sold more than 10, copies in one month. In , he accepted a peerage, becoming Alfred Lord Tennyson. Tennyson died on October 6, , and was buried in Westminster Abbey. National Poetry Month.
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