A Dream of Fair Women

A Dream of Fair Women

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A Dream of Fair Women is a collection of poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era. The book is a compilation of 13 poems, each of which tells the story of a different historical or mythological woman. The poems are written in Tennyson's signature style, characterized by his use of vivid imagery, powerful language, and a deep understanding of human emotion.The women featured in the poems include Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Helen of Troy, and other iconic figures from history and mythology. Each poem explores the character, motivations, and struggles of the woman it depicts, and Tennyson imbues each with a sense of humanity and depth that makes them relatable even to modern readers.The book was first published in 1830, and has since become a classic of English literature. It is considered one of Tennyson's most significant works, and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Victorian poetry. A Dream of Fair Women is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, or in exploring the complex inner lives of women throughout history.1902. Tennyson, was the poet of the Victorian age who succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate. A Dream of Fair Women, one of his most famous pieces, was originally published in Tennyson's second volume of poetry entitled Poems. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162724041
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 44
Weight: 72g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 2mm