Original poem reprinted online here: "In Memoriam (VII)" by Alfred Tennyson Originally read: January 14, 2013 More information about the Poet: Alfred Tennyson This is another hesitation by me. I like the poem (why would I choose to do this if I didn't). However, looking around the internet, a simple search shows more detailed analysis of the poem from people like me (mostly readers) to scholars who write the context, the history, and the meaning behind every rhyme scheme and word. I can also see why this would be a turn off for people trying to get into poetry (for such a short piece why is there so much context?). So, I'm going forward the best I can. Do I know the context behind this poem? Somewhat. You'd probably find more information here , or here . This is part 7 of a 17 year elegy. There's so many nuances and allusion in the poem that I possibly cannot get. I think for a reader of poetry (with any amount of backgro...
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