FAQ About Alfred Lord Tennyson
What impact did Queen Victoria’s reign have on Tennyson’s poetry?
The Victorian era, marked by immense cultural and social changes, influenced Tennyson's poetry in terms of themes and subjects. His works often reflect the optimism, anxieties, and moral questions of the time, engaging with issues such as scientific advancement, religious doubt, and the complexities of societal progress. His position as Poet Laureate also aligned his works with the reign's monumental events and sentiments.
