Tennyson’s Gift
Tennyson’s Gift by Lynne Truss, published by Profile Books in 2004, is a novel set in July 1864 on the Isle of Wight, where a vibrant community of creative individuals comes to life. The story features Alfred Lord Tennyson, who amusingly recites poetry to furniture, while his wife deals with the challenges of criticism in her own unique way. The narrative also includes notable figures such as Charles Dodgson, known as Lewis Carroll, and photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, who seeks to capture Tennyson in a heroic light.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as the novel explores the eccentricities of its characters and their interactions. The setting serves as a backdrop for a whimsical portrayal of Tennyson’s life, highlighting the quirks of the artistic community during this period. With 262 pages, this edition offers a detailed glimpse into the lives of these historical figures, making it a notable exploration of creativity and the literary world of the nineteenth century.
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It is July 1864 and the Isle of Wight is buzzing with eccentric creative types. Tennyson recites poetry to furniture while his invalid wife hides bad reviews in teapots and buries them in the garden. Also at Freshwater Bay are the creepy Charles Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll) and Julia Margaret Cameron, a photographer determined to capture an image of the bard in a suitably heroic pose. Unexpectedly moving and luminously wise, Tennyson’s gift is the funniest novel ever written about a nineteenth-century Poet Laureate.
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