tennyson

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tennyson

A portrait of Tennyson hangs in the library.

Definition

Proper noun * Alfred, Lord Tennyson: A renowned English poet of the Victorian era, who served as Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland for much of Queen Victoria's reign. He is celebrated for his mastery of meter, vivid imagery, and exploration of themes like nature, loss, and social change.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We studied several poems by Tennyson in our literature class.
    • "The Lady of Shalott" is one of Tennyson's most famous works.
    • The Victorian sensibility is perfectly captured in the poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Advanced Usage
  • "Tennysonian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Tennyson or his poetic style, often implying grandeur, melancholic beauty, and technical precision.
    • The poem's Tennysonian atmosphere evoked a sense of noble sadness.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tennysonian (adj): As described above.
Synonyms
  • The Poet Laureate (when referring to his official role during his tenure).
  • Alfred Tennyson
  • Lord Tennyson
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While there are no direct idioms, his name is often used metonymically to represent high Victorian poetry.
    • The anthology moved from the Romantics to Tennyson and the Victorians.
tennyson

A portrait of Tennyson hangs in the library.

Noun
  1. Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)

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