the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson : unknown

‘A violent rain after midnight drenched my clothes and tackle in pockets thereof, including the fair Tennyson.’

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Edmund Blunden      Print: Book

Alfred, Lord Tennyson : Ulysses

'Father saw me off at Naples — I felt most dreadfully sad at saying goodbye to my dear family, but I consoled myself by reading "Ulysses" which is a most beautiful poem and I don't care what the Strongs say! Don't you think it's very good? I'm almost afraid I may be too much carried away by it, but certainly as English verse it seems to me to touch the highest levels.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Gertrude Bell      Print: Book

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