1. Poetry of Victorian Era Poets
It was composed as an elegy to his friend, Hallam, who died at the age of 22 from a fever. ... What is more, in section 95 lines 42-43 time and death appear as cause and effect; however, this relation is only true for human time. ... On the contrary, Tennyson, confused by the death of his close friend Arthur Hallam, can find no gentleness in a world which caused such pain and crushed and bewildered his faith; moreover, the assault of evolutionary theory upon the religious doctrines of the time contributes to his pessimistic vision on nature and world. ...
- Word Count: 5237
- Approx Pages: 21
- Grade Level: High School