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Best Tennyson Poems

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Best poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Rated 3 points - posted 14 years ago by kris in category Books.
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The Charge of the Light Brigade Report Abuse
His most well known poem and perhaps his most meaningful with its observations and fight against death.
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The Lady of Shallott Report Abuse
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Break, Break, Break Report Abuse
A sort of melancholy poem but it is beautifully written and captures a picture perfectly.
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Ulysses Report Abuse
Perfect picture of the perpetual explorer and seeker of the unknown. One of the richest poems in words and phrases ever written. As T.S. Eliot wrote, it is a perfect poem
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In Memorandum Report Abuse
29 points - added 14 years ago by kris - 1 comment
Comments:
This should be "In Memoriam A.H.H."
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Crossing the Bar Report Abuse
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The Brook Report Abuse
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Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead Report Abuse
Touches deep withheld emotions in all of us.
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The Mermaid Report Abuse
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Come Not, When I am Dead Report Abuse
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Sir Launcelot and Queen Guinevere Report Abuse
because it is a superb love story
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The Palace of Art Report Abuse
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Love, Pride and Forgetfulness Report Abuse
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The Miller’s Daughter Report Abuse
Another of his most famous poems, and this one tells an entire story in just a few lines
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St. Agnes’ Eve Report Abuse
Beautiful imagery in this poem which could explain why it is one of his longer pieces.
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Summer Night Report Abuse
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Come Down, O Maid Report Abuse
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In the Garden at Swainston Report Abuse
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Song from Maud Report Abuse
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Milton Report Abuse
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The Holy Grail Report Abuse
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Mariana Report Abuse
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Rosalind Report Abuse
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A Farewell Report Abuse
A very nicely written poem!! Cheers for Tennyson for this masterpiece..!!
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Tithonus Report Abuse
Amazing poem inspired by the Greek myth
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Tears, Idle Tears Report Abuse
This poem may seem mournful at first but it has an undertone of hope and serenty that make it a very memorable poem.
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