1. Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809-1892 (UK) Poet Laureate of Great Britain & Ireland during Victoria’s reign who remains one of the most popular British poets of all time. Poet Laureate of Great Britain & Ireland during Victoria’s reign who remains one of the most popular British poets of all time. The Lady of Shalott The Lady of Shalott Charge of the Light Brigade Charge of the Light Brigade In Memoriam (a requiem for his Cambridge friend, Arthur Henrey Hallum) In Memoriam (a requiem for his Cambridge friend, Arthur Henrey Hallum)

2. At the age of 41, Tennyson had established himself as the most popular poet of the Victorian era. The money from his poetry (at times exceeding 10,000 pounds per year) allowed him to purchase a house in the country and to write in relative seclusion. His appearance—a large and bearded man, he regularly wore a cloak and a broad brimmed hat—enhanced his notoriety. He read his poetry with a booming voice, often compared to that of Dylan Thomas. In 1859, Tennyson published the first poems of Idylls of the Kings, which sold more than 10,000 copies in one month. In 1884, he accepted a peerage, becoming Alfred Lord Tennyson. Tennyson died on October 6, 1892, and was buried in Westminster Abbey.Dylan Thomas

3. I hold it true, whate’er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; ‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. ~Alfred Lord Tennyson 1.How can we relate this quote to Charlie Gordon? Do you think Charlie would agree with Tennyson’s sentiments? Why or why not? 2.Do YOU agree with this statement? Why or why not?

4. Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-1861 (UK) Born to a wealthy English family, but was disinherited by her father after marrying Robert Browning in secret. Mr. Barrett disinherited ALL of his children who married. One of the most successful poets in the Victorian Era and a chief rival of Tennyson upon Wordsworth’s passing. Despite 4 miscarriages, finally gave birth to one son, Penn

5. Elizabeth Barrett Browning