The Homes Of Tennyson (1905)

by Arthur Henry Paterson, Helen Paterson Allingham, Arthur Paterson

Book Overview

The Homes of Tennyson is a book written by Helen Allingham and published in 1905. It is a detailed account of the various homes of the famous English poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson. The book takes the reader on a journey through Tennyson's life and his relationship with the places he lived in. It covers his childhood home in Somersby, Lincolnshire, where he spent his formative years, his family home in Farringford on the Isle of Wight, where he wrote some of his most famous works, and his final home in Aldworth, Surrey, where he spent the last years of his life. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the homes and the surrounding landscape, providing a vivid picture of the places that inspired the poet. It also includes anecdotes and stories about Tennyson's life and his interactions with his family and friends. The Homes of Tennyson is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of England's greatest poets.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164868853
• ISBN13: 9781164868859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"