The Poetry of Death, Vol. 2
By Alfred Tennyson , Thomas Hardy , Edgar Allan Poe , and
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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ISBN: 9781780002149
Death is a subject that few of us talk about even though it is a (perhaps dreadful) fact of life. And whether it is the actual end of our life's journey or merely a transit point to the afterlife is something no one knows. But what do poets think of it? How do their minds tangle with the subject and make sense of this? In The Poetry of Death, Volume 2 we have collected poems from poets as rich and diverse as Lord Alfred Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, Edgar Allan Poe, and many others to share their words, thoughts and visions with us. Death is unavoidable, but the journey there should be as informed and enjoyable as possible.
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Summary
Summary
Death is a subject that few of us talk about even though it is a (perhaps dreadful) fact of life. And whether it is the actual end of our life's journey or merely a transit point to the afterlife is something no one knows. But what do poets think of it? How do their minds tangle with the subject and make sense of this? In The Poetry of Death, Volume 2 we have collected poems from poets as rich and diverse as Lord Alfred Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, Edgar Allan Poe, and many others to share their words, thoughts and visions with us. Death is unavoidable, but the journey there should be as informed and enjoyable as possible.
Author
Author Bio: Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), the first Baron Tennyson, was the poet laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s reign and remains one of the most popular British poets.
Author Bio: Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928), English poet, dramatist, and novelist, was born on the Egdon Heath in Dorset. He studied in Dorchester and apprenticed to an architect before leaving for London, where he began to write. Unable to find a public for his poetry, which idealized the rural life, he turned to the novel and met with success as well as controversy. The strong public reaction against some of his darker themes turned him back to writing verse. Today several of his novels are considered masterpieces of tragedy.
Author Bio: Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) was one of the major English Romantic poets and is regarded by critics as amongst the finest lyric poets in the English language. A radical in his poetry as well as his political and social views, Shelley did not achieve fame during his lifetime, but recognition for his poetry grew steadily following his death. Shelley is perhaps best known for such classic poems as “Ozymandias,” “Ode to the West Wind,” “The Masque of Anarchy,” and others.
Author Bio: Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1848) transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the short story genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction. He was first published in 1827 and then began a career as a magazine writer and editor and a sharp literary critic. In 1845 the publication of his most famous poem, “The Raven,” brought him national fame.
Details
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Poetry |
| Runtime: | 1.02 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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