Tennyson and His Circle

by Lynne Truss

Tennyson's ascendancy as England's foremost poet coincided with one of the most significant inventions of the 19th photography. As Poet Laureate, Tennyson, and those who moved in his circle, became targets of the photographer's lens.

63 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

Lynne Truss is an English author, journalist, novelist, radio broadcaster, and dramatist known for her advocacy of correct and elegant English. She gained international recognition with Eats, Shoots & Leaves, inspired by her BBC Radio 4 program Cutting a Dash. Truss has also written radio plays, children's grammar guides, crime novels, and books about journalism and sports. A former literary editor and Times critic, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and joined the Detection Club in 2021.

Reviews

[Coral Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written exploration of the Freshwater clan, focusing on the photographic triumphs of Mrs Julia Margaret Cameron and those immortalised for posterity purposes in her images.

Containing miniature biographies of Alfred Tennyson, George Frederic Watts, Edward Lear and many others, this is a delightful little book filled with stunning prints of photographs and paintings alike that will leave you keen to explore the lives of these wonderful figures from out artistic history.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and funny, full of beautiful art and good beards.

[Cooper Renner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief illustrated history.

[Lee Behlman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, charming, and very brief.

[Rachel E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not fully referenced, but some really interesting biographies and paints a vivid picture of life around the neighbourhood. Short and enjoyable read.