Tennyson and His Circle
Tennyson and His Circle by Lynne Truss, published by National Portrait Gallery in 2014, offers a unique exploration of the intersection between poetry and photography during the Victorian era. This edition spans 120 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Alfred Lord Tennyson’s prominence as England’s foremost poet and examines how his role as Poet Laureate coincided with the rise of photography, showcasing how he and his contemporaries became subjects of this new art form.
Readers will find a blend of insightful commentary and visual artistry as Truss highlights the work of pioneering photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron. The text captures the essence of an era marked by significant cultural shifts, providing a glimpse into the lives of notable literary figures and their experiences in a rapidly modernizing society. Through a combination of biography and literary criticism, this book presents a rich tapestry of art and poetry, reflecting the themes of identity and representation in the context of 19th-century England.
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Tennyson and His Circle by Lynne Truss. Tennyson’s ascendency as England’s foremost poet coincided with one of the most significant inventions of the nineteenth century: photography. As Poet Laureate, Tennyson and those who moved in his circle became targets for the photographer’s lens. The resulting portraits by such pioneering spirits as Julia Margaret Cameron, offer a fascinating insight into an age when England felt itself to be the envy of the world. Lynne Truss’s insightful and often amusing text captures the spirit of the age through images of the famous, and provides a glimpse into the lives of a group of people crossing the threshold into the modern world.
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