Alfred Lord Tennyson

Gebundenes Buch

Becket

Beschreibung

In the heart of 12th century England, where power and piety collide, Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Becket" unfolds a gripping tale of martyrdom and authority. This Victorian drama play, a masterstroke of poetic drama, delves into the timeless conflict between church and state, capturing the tumultuous politics of medieval England. Tennyson, a towering figure among Victorian playwrights, crafts a narrative that resonates with both classic literature enthusiasts and students of Victorian poetry alike. "Becket" stands as a historical tragedy that explores the profound themes of power and sacrifice. Through Tennyson's eloquent verse, readers are transported to a medieval historical setting where the stakes are high and the characters larger than life. This compelling addition to any poetic drama collection offers a rich tapestry of intrigue and emotion, making it an essential read for those captivated by the complexities of human ambition and devotion. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Discover the enduring significance of Tennyson's work, a cultural treasure that bridges the past and present, inviting a new generation to explore the depths of historical tragedy literature.

Autor

Alfred Lord Tennyson (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) 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 verse soon 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.A number of phrases from Tennyson's work have become commonplace in the English language, including "Nature, red in tooth and claw" ("In Memoriam A.H.H."), "'Tis better to have loved and lost / Than never to have loved at all," "Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die," "My strength is as the strength of ten, / Because my heart is pure," "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield," "Knowledge comes, but Wisdom lingers," and "The old order changeth, yielding place to new." He is the ninth most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 450g
• ISBN-13: 9789354048005
• ISBN-10: 9354048005
• Artikelnr.: 60024226