Poetry for Young People: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

ISBN 10: 0806966122 / ISBN 13: 9780806966120

Published by Union Square Kids, 2003

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Synopsis:

Thirty selections of verse by Tennyson, and evocative illustrations, take readers from ordinary life to the romantic, brooding words of mythical and mystical adventure. The rich, rhythmic language and lush descriptions of natural scenes are even more captivating and remarkable today. Ages 11+.

Review: Some of the finest Victorian poetry grew out of Tennyson s troubled personal life he and all his eleven siblings suffered some kind of mental health problems, and his beloved friend Hallam died at 22. He succeeded in echoing deep emotions in simple words But a for the touch of a vanish d hand, / And the sound of a voice that is still! and in creating tremendous rhythmic narratives Forward the Light Brigade! / Charge for the guns! he said. The narration of the 24 poems here does Tennyson proud. --Rachel Redford, The Oldie

There s no need to dip into the lesser works in a collection of Tennyson, and Naxos has made a fine selection here, mixing the best known (The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Lady of Shalott, Ulysses, The Lotus-Eaters) with others that will be less familiar to casual readers. One might quibble with some of Michael Pennington's line readings, but he has made thoughtful interpretations, and his voice is quite capable of meeting the musical demands of the poetry. There s nothing new here for Tennyson's fans, but the presentation is a strong introduction to a master's range of style and emotion. --D.M.H., AudioFile

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poetry for Young People: Alfred, Lord ...
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Garns, Allen
Condition: good