"Enoch Arden, &c." by Alfred Tennyson is a narrative poem that tells the tale of Enoch Arden, a sailor whose affection for Annie Lee weaves together themes of devotion, and the relentless march of time, while digging into the emotional consequences of love and what it takes to endure challenging times. The poem begins in a charming coastal setting where three children with shared childhoods – Enoch, Annie, and Philip – play together, and Tennyson displays a strong connection between them. As they age, Enoch's love for Annie grows stronger, while Philip quietly keeps his own hidden feelings for her, while showing off his affections as well. Enoch strives to make a good living for Annie, ultimately leading to their marriage. However, after numerous difficulties, including a shipwreck that leaves Enoch stranded for many years, a complicated and somber love triangle sneaks into the picture. The story prepares for Enoch's eventual return home, only to realize that love and loyalty has shifted for good. The beginning captures readers in a tone of nostalgia and building sorrow, indicating a story that explores the strength of the heart confronted with unfulfilled dreams.
Enoch Arden, &c.
By Alfred Tennyson Tennyson
A sailor lost at sea returns home to find his world irrevocably changed, creating a heartbreaking drama of love, sacrifice, and unspoken truths.
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About the AuthorAlfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson,, was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu". He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, in 1830. "Claribel" and "Mariana", which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although described by some critics as overly sentimental, his poems ultimately proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson,, was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu". He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, in 1830. "Claribel" and "Mariana", which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although described by some critics as overly sentimental, his poems ultimately proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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