1809 The Year of Genius Alfred Tennyson Centenary
Alfred Tennyson is praised as a divine singer, a prophet and mystic, likened to Dante in spirit. The article outlines Carlyle and Bayard Taylor’s portraits, notes Tennyson’s prophetic glimpses of aviation, peace, and theosophy, and defends his spiritual depth over mere artistry.
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Tennyson and Dante Compared by Biographer
A biographical, period voice likens Alfred Lord Tennyson to Dante in manner, thought, and religious spirit. It notes their shared melancholy and ideal love, Tennyson’s ascent to premier English poet, his late-life peerage, and the centenary of his birth in 1809 marking a landmark in literary history.
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