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Brook - Break, Break, Break - Sweet and Low - and The Eagle

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson's collection of poems includes some of his most famous works, such as "Break, Break, Break", "Sweet and Low", and "The Eagle". Tennyson's poetry is known for its emotive and lyrical quality, and these poems are no exception.

"Break, Break, Break" is a poignant and melancholic poem that expresses the speaker's grief and longing for someone who has passed away. The repetition of the word "break" conveys the speaker's sense of loss and helplessness in the face of death.

"Sweet and Low" is a tender and soothing lullaby that evokes feelings of comfort and nostalgia. The gentle rhythm and soothing imagery create a sense of peace and calm, making it a perfect bedtime poem.

In contrast, "The Eagle" is a dramatic and powerful poem that celebrates the beauty and majesty of nature. The imagery of the eagle soaring through the sky conveys a sense of freedom and power, while the language is bold and striking.

Overall, Tennyson's poems in this collection showcase his skill as a poet and his ability to evoke strong emotions in the reader. Whether it's the sorrowful longing of "Break, Break, Break", the gentle comfort of "Sweet and Low", or the awe-inspiring imagery of "The Eagle", Tennyson's words are sure to resonate with readers and leave a lasting impression.

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This is Tennyson at his best. This is Tennyson, the master poet at his most descriptive, his most insightful, his most enlightening. This set of four poems has been carefully selected to depict life and life journeys - journeys that encompass timelessness and tragedy, fragility and hope - in ways that illuminate the constant cloud of wonder surrounding the ephemeral quality of existence.

These are four magnificent poems that speak of life, its tragedies, its loneliness, its dangers and its brevity in a superb juxtaposition with the enduring and unchanging character of the natural world. This unchanging character is illustrated by the endlessness of the flowing water of a brook, the ability of the "Wind of the western sea" to unite a family, or indeed the solace of callous indifference the sea can provide to someone experiencing a tragedy.

These are poems that depict relationships between mankind and the natural world in contrast but also in a marked and intricate interdependency. The essential theme of this collection - the permanence of nature over the transience of mankind's corporeal reality - is best summarized by Tennyson's memorable lines from "The Brook": "For men may come and men may go / But I go on for ever."
- Summary by Bruce Kachuk


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