The Age of Tennyson

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Age of Tennyson

Author: Hugh Walker, M.A.

ISBN-13: 9789367218587

Pages: 251

Edition: Reprint Edition (2026)

Genre: Literary Criticism / English Literature / Victorian Literature

Price: ₹395

Description

The Age of Tennyson is a classic work of literary criticism that explores Victorian poetry and thought through the career and influence of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Hugh Walker examines the cultural, moral, and intellectual forces that shaped nineteenth-century literature and defined the Victorian sensibility.

First published in 1897, the book analyses Tennyson’s major poems and poetic development while situating his work within the broader literary and social context of his age. Walker’s study highlights themes of faith, doubt, scientific progress, and moral responsibility that characterise Victorian writing.

This 2026 reprint retains the original scholarly text and remains an important resource for students and teachers of English literature. It is particularly useful for courses on Victorian poetry, literary history, and critical studies.

Key Features

• Classic study of Victorian poetry and criticism
• Focuses on Tennyson as the voice of his age
• Explores cultural and intellectual contexts of the 19th century
• Written by a respected scholar of English literature
• Useful for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Reliable academic reprint edition

Manufacturer Details

Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation

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Year: 2026