Publisher's Synopsis
Locksley Hall, And The Talking Oak is a collection of two poems written by Alfred Tennyson in 1877. The first poem, Locksley Hall, is a dramatic monologue that tells the story of a man who looks back on his life and reflects on his lost love. The speaker, who is also the protagonist, is a young man who falls in love with his childhood friend, Amy. However, their love is thwarted by their families' disapproval, and Amy ends up marrying someone else. The speaker then travels to foreign lands and becomes disillusioned with life, but ultimately finds solace in nature and the memory of his lost love.The second poem, The Talking Oak, is a narrative ballad that tells the story of a young woman named Edith who is courted by two suitors, one of whom is a wealthy lord and the other a poor but honest farmer. Edith is torn between the two men, and seeks the advice of an oak tree that she believes is enchanted. The oak tree speaks to her and tells her to choose the farmer, who will make her happier in the long run. Edith follows the oak's advice and lives happily ever after with the farmer.Overall, Locksley Hall, And The Talking Oak is a collection of two romantic poems that explore themes of love, loss, and the power of nature. Tennyson's lyrical language and vivid imagery make these poems a joy to read, and they continue to be celebrated as some of his finest works.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.
