Alfred Lord Tennyson
1809 - 1892
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Biography
Alfred Lord Tennyson was a Victorian era British poet known for his mastery of the lyric and dramatic monologue. He became Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1850. Tennyson's works often reflect themes of abiding faith in the midst of doubt, the fleeting nature of life, and the complexities of human emotions. His poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' immortalized the valor of the British cavalry during the Crimean War. Tennyson's enduring legacy lies in his exquisite verse, which continues to resonate with readers around the world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.
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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.
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Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering 'it will be happier'.
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To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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I am a part of all that I have met.