Tennyson, Lord Alfred
In Memoriam A. H. H.
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420950854
- author:
- Tennyson, Lord Alfred
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A poem written over seventeen years to commemorate the loss of a close friend, "In Memoriam A. H. H." is a deeply personal and powerful work by Lord Alfred Tennyson. Composed as a requiem for Arthur Henry Hallam, who died suddenly in 1833, this poem explores themes of death, spirituality, and hope in the face of great loss. The length of time it took to complete the work speaks to the profound impact of Hallam's passing on Tennyson's psyche. Through its richly lyrical language, "In Memoriam A. H. H." offers a unique insight into the grieving process, as Tennyson grapples with doubt and despair before ultimately finding faith and hope.