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Alfred Lord Tennyson was a British poet. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1850 and remained so until his death in 1892. Some of his most well known poems include 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', 'Ulysses' and 'The Lady of Shalott'. Several of his early poems, with their medieval themes and imagery, inspired the Pre-Raphaelite artists in their work. Tennyson was made a baronet in 1883, having turned down previous offers, and became the first writer to be made a peer. He is one of the most quoted poets in English literature and several of his phrases have become commonly used in the English language.
Alfred Lord Tennyson was a British poet. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1850 and remained so until his death in 1892. Some of his most well known poems include 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', 'Ulysses' and 'The Lady of Shalott'. Several of his early poems, with their medieval themes and imagery, inspired the Pre-Raphaelite artists in their work. Tennyson was made a baronet in 1883, having turned down previous offers, and became the first writer to be made a peer. He is one of the most quoted poets in English literature and several of his phrases have become commonly used in the English language.
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| Title: | Letter from Alfred, Lord Tennyson |
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| Description: | Lord Tennyson's undated letter addressed to Sampson Low, Son & Co refers to an enclosed copy of 'The Charge' - his famous poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade'. It seems that he wishes to have this version included in a new volume of his work. |
| Address: | Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight |
| Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 2, 1 page ; letter folds are visible with delivery address on reverse. Two one penny stamps attached. Glue seepage. Small tear and slight foxing. |
| Type of letter: | Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright |
| Key works mentioned: | The Charge of the Light Brigade (poem) |
| Letter note: | This letter has a related note written by the Reverend Frederick William Low who compiled the volumes in c.1913: "Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Poet Laureate, was born Aug: 6. 1809, and died Oct: 6. 1892." Additional note in pencil: "V. important The Charge of Light Brigade?" |
| Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Image rights: | © National Portrait Gallery London. By Julia Margaret Cameron albumen print 3 June 1869 11 3/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (289 mm x 248 mm) Purchased 1974 cc-by-nc-nd |
| Identifier: | SL_189 |
