The Charge of the Light Brigade and Other Poems

Considered by Victorians as the finest contemporary poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) gained much critical favour for his mastery of poetic technique, high-mindedness and superb nature description. This volume contains a representative selection of his best works, including the famous long narrative poem Enoch Arden, as well as a number of important lyrics, monologues, ballads and other typical pieces. Among these are "The Lady of Shalott," "The Beggar Maid," "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "Break, break, break," "Flower in the crannied Wall" and "Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington." Also here are carefully chosen, uncut excerpts from three longer works : The Princess, "Maud" and "The Brook." About the Author Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (1809 - 1892 ) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets