Publisher's Synopsis
Tennyson and His Brothers, Frederick and Charles is a biographical work that explores the lives and relationships of the famous English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson and his two brothers, Frederick and Charles. Written by Charles Tennyson, a distant relative of the Tennyson family, this book delves into the family history, childhood experiences, and adult lives of the three brothers, highlighting their individual personalities, interests, and accomplishments.The book begins by tracing the Tennyson family's roots and early years in Lincolnshire, England, before focusing on the upbringing and education of the three brothers. It then delves into their adult lives, including Alfred's rise to fame as a poet, Frederick's career as a clergyman, and Charles's work as a civil servant and amateur historian.Throughout the book, Charles Tennyson provides insights into the complex relationships between the brothers, including their shared love of literature and poetry, as well as their occasional disagreements and rivalries. He also explores the impact of historical events such as the Napoleonic Wars and the Industrial Revolution on the Tennyson family and their social circle.Overall, Tennyson and His Brothers, Frederick and Charles offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of three remarkable men who played a significant role in shaping English literature and culture during the Victorian era.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tennyson and His Friends, by Charles Tennyson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197018.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.