Ten‧ny‧son, Al‧fred /ˈtenəs
ən, ˈtenɪs
ən, ˈælfrəd/
(1809–92) often called by his title, Alfred, Lord Tennyson; an English poet who was made
poet laureate (=the Queen's official poet). His works include
In Memoriam, a poem written for a friend of his who died, but he is best known for his
narrative poems
(=poems that tell a story), such as
Charge of the Light Brigade and
The Lady of Shalott.
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