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«Σειρές μακριές με βράχια έχουν ανοίξει χάσμα,
και μέσα του, αφρός και κίτρινη άμμος
στο βάθος, στέγες κόκκινες σε στενή αποβάθρα
παραπέρα, ένα εκκλησάκι, και πιο πάνω
δρόμος μακρύς, προς έναν ψηλό, σαν πύργο, μύλο
παραπίσω, ένας σταχτής αμμόλοφος
με τάφους Δανικούς εκεί δασάκι από φουντουκιές
που στοιχειώνεται από φθινοπωρινούς συλλέκτες
και καταπράσινο, ανθίζει στην κατηφοριά...
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και μέσα του, αφρός και κίτρινη άμμος
στο βάθος, στέγες κόκκινες σε στενή αποβάθρα
παραπέρα, ένα εκκλησάκι, και πιο πάνω
δρόμος μακρύς, προς έναν ψηλό, σαν πύργο, μύλο
παραπίσω, ένας σταχτής αμμόλοφος
με τάφους Δανικούς εκεί δασάκι από φουντουκιές
που στοιχειώνεται από φθινοπωρινούς συλλέκτες
και καταπράσινο, ανθίζει στην κατηφοριά...
[...]»
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32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1864
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About the author
Alfred Tennyson
2,162 books1,447 followersWorks, including
In Memoriam
in 1850 and "The Charge of the Light Brigade" in 1854, of Alfred Tennyson, first baron, known as lord, appointed British poet laureate in 1850, reflect Victorian sentiments and aesthetics.
Elizabeth Tennyson, wife, bore Alfred Tennyson, the fourth of twelve children, to George Tennyson, clergyman; he inevitably wrote his books. In 1816, parents sent Tennyson was sent to grammar school of Louth.
Alfred Tennyson disliked school so intensely that from 1820, home educated him. At the age of 18 years in 1827, Alfred joined his two brothers at Trinity College, Cambridge and with Charles Tennyson, his brother, published Poems by Two Brothers , his book, in the same year.
Alfred Tennyson published Poems Chiefly Lyrical , his second book, in 1830. In 1833, Arthur Henry Hallam, best friend of Tennyson, engaged to wed his sister, died, and thus inspired some best Ulysses and the Passing of Arthur .
Following William Wordsworth, Alfred Tennyson in 1850 married Emily Sellwood Tenyson, his childhood friend. She bore Hallam Tennyson in 1852 and Lionel Tennyson in 1854, two years later.
Alfred Tennyson continued throughout his life and in the 1870s also to write a number of plays.
In 1884, the queen raised Alfred Tennyson, a great favorite of Albert, prince, thereafter to the peerage of Aldworth. She granted such a high rank for solely literary distinction to this only Englishman.
Alfred Tennyson died at the age of 83 years, and people buried his body in abbey of Westminster.
Elizabeth Tennyson, wife, bore Alfred Tennyson, the fourth of twelve children, to George Tennyson, clergyman; he inevitably wrote his books. In 1816, parents sent Tennyson was sent to grammar school of Louth.
Alfred Tennyson disliked school so intensely that from 1820, home educated him. At the age of 18 years in 1827, Alfred joined his two brothers at Trinity College, Cambridge and with Charles Tennyson, his brother, published Poems by Two Brothers , his book, in the same year.
Alfred Tennyson published Poems Chiefly Lyrical , his second book, in 1830. In 1833, Arthur Henry Hallam, best friend of Tennyson, engaged to wed his sister, died, and thus inspired some best Ulysses and the Passing of Arthur .
Following William Wordsworth, Alfred Tennyson in 1850 married Emily Sellwood Tenyson, his childhood friend. She bore Hallam Tennyson in 1852 and Lionel Tennyson in 1854, two years later.
Alfred Tennyson continued throughout his life and in the 1870s also to write a number of plays.
In 1884, the queen raised Alfred Tennyson, a great favorite of Albert, prince, thereafter to the peerage of Aldworth. She granted such a high rank for solely literary distinction to this only Englishman.
Alfred Tennyson died at the age of 83 years, and people buried his body in abbey of Westminster.
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December 21, 2012
I was introduced to this story years ago through Diane Zeigler's song, The Legend of Enoch Arden. See http://www.artistsforliteracy.org/ind... It chokes me up every time I hear it. At last I got to read the original from an ancient book that belonged to my grandmother. I was not disappointed. Beautiful poetry. Heart breaking story. I'm told my ggg-grandmother had a similar experience. Her husband that returned from being lost at sea also respected her second marriage, only offering to provide assistance should she ever need it.
November 6, 2025
I loved this! what lovely poetry and such a touching story. It puts me in mind a bit of Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell.
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September 25, 2025Engrossing and sad and beautiful.
February 5, 2013
From the audio version performed by Jeremy Buxton. Very odd ending after much melodrama, and I should perhaps read this in print form to see if the ending strikes me in a different manner. Overall, an antithesis to The Odyssey, wherein Tennyson's analogue for Penelope falls at the last hurdle, misreading an apparently clairvoyant dream. The performance of the piece, with an adaptation of piano music by Richard Strauss, is quite energetic and occasionally so far over the top that it meets itself on the way back.
April 11, 2012
An Odyssean tale in urgent verse, sung with a voice that feels concurrent with our world at present. Timeless language.
May 31, 2012
Lovely story, beautifully told.
November 30, 2024
On that one girl; Enoch spoke his love
But Phillip loved in silence
Bearing a lifelong hunger in his heart.
— Tennyson
But Phillip loved in silence
Bearing a lifelong hunger in his heart.
— Tennyson
April 18, 2023
4.5
OMG. SIR.
My heart *cries*
This man really did me dirty this morning
How am I supposed to start my morning emotionally shattered?
Albeit it's probably my fault XD
I mean things that elicit that strong of an emotional reaction must be incredibly well written. Only if the elicited emotion is the intended emotion. I have great hatred for trash books.
The poem is slow in the beginning, setting up the story, but it's a necessary evil. It's why I don't prefer narrative poems, but I suppose I'll get used to it eventually. I really don't think that he could have cut out any more exposition because his writing style is so concise, but that doesn't mean I still like his exposition :)
Then the story picks up towards Enoch's surprise return, and my goodness, this man is speaking some hard truths. Too hard *sniffs* All the people involved were incredibly mature, and, under the circumstances, handled the situation beautifully, but Enoch still expressed immense grief. My heart is shattered for everyone involved. But props to Enoch to keeping his head high, and moving forward with a positive viewpoint. Mr.Tennyson truly knew how to hit home with stellar dialogue, and very little fluff. For future reference, maybe next time I need a little bit of fluff to cushion the blow. *cries*
The audiobook recording was fantastic! It was recorded in a very reverberant room, accompanied by a piano, so it felt like I was listening to a concert performance. The speaker was incredibly passionate, and truly added to the performance. I will say that at one point, the piano was a touch too loud in conveying Enoch's grief, covering up the speaker, but otherwise, beautiful performance!
OMG. SIR.
My heart *cries*
This man really did me dirty this morning
How am I supposed to start my morning emotionally shattered?
Albeit it's probably my fault XD
I mean things that elicit that strong of an emotional reaction must be incredibly well written. Only if the elicited emotion is the intended emotion. I have great hatred for trash books.
The poem is slow in the beginning, setting up the story, but it's a necessary evil. It's why I don't prefer narrative poems, but I suppose I'll get used to it eventually. I really don't think that he could have cut out any more exposition because his writing style is so concise, but that doesn't mean I still like his exposition :)
Then the story picks up towards Enoch's surprise return, and my goodness, this man is speaking some hard truths. Too hard *sniffs* All the people involved were incredibly mature, and, under the circumstances, handled the situation beautifully, but Enoch still expressed immense grief. My heart is shattered for everyone involved. But props to Enoch to keeping his head high, and moving forward with a positive viewpoint. Mr.Tennyson truly knew how to hit home with stellar dialogue, and very little fluff. For future reference, maybe next time I need a little bit of fluff to cushion the blow. *cries*
The audiobook recording was fantastic! It was recorded in a very reverberant room, accompanied by a piano, so it felt like I was listening to a concert performance. The speaker was incredibly passionate, and truly added to the performance. I will say that at one point, the piano was a touch too loud in conveying Enoch's grief, covering up the speaker, but otherwise, beautiful performance!
January 5, 2024
Do yourself a favor and look up the music recording of Enoch Arden set to Strauss and read by Patrick Stewart. Well worth your time! This poem was made so much more powerful with the combination of the beautiful music and his amazing voice.
January 17, 2026
A random stranger in a bar overheard a conversation about literature between myself and a friend and recommended this short story, and I'm glad he did. Short, beautiful, literary, emotionally complex.
September 10, 2019
This was an audiobook from LibriVox.
https://librivox.org/enoch-arden-by-a...
https://librivox.org/enoch-arden-by-a...
February 29, 2020
Just a beautiful poem about three young children who grow up. Very fast and eloquent read, takes all of 30 minutes but the enjoyment lasts much longer.
June 2, 2020
A beautiful and tragic tale of love and the sea. It is one I will not soon forget. It’s a great piece of poetry.
February 23, 2014
An epic story of three children who grew up together--two boys and a girl. Both boys loved the girl, but only one could win her heart. Lyrically told in free-verse, Enoch's story tells of true love and boundless charity.
The edition which I read included other short works by Tennyson, whom I had never before read. "Aylmer's Field" is a tragic tale of forbidden love. "Sea Dreams" tells of two dreams--one the husband's and the other the wife's. Here is a passage to give an idea of the writing...
"Was he so bound, poor soul?" said the good wife; "So are we all: but do not call him, love, Before you prove him, rogue, and proved, forgive. His gain is loss; for he that wrongs his friend Wrongs himself more, and ever bears about A silent court of justice in his breast, Himself the judge and jury, and himself The prisoner at the bar, ever condemnd'd: And that drags down his life: then comes what comes Hereafter: and he meant, he said he meant, Perhaps he meant, or partly meant, you well."
The story "Grandmother" tells of a ninety-year old woman hearing of her son's death and looking back over her life to his daughter. "The Northern Farmer" portrays the vernacular of that time and place. Here's an excerpt:
"A mowt 'a taaken Joanes, as 'ant a 'aapoth o' sense,
Or a mowt 'a taaken Robins-- a niver mended a fence:
But godamoighty a moost taake mea an' taiike ma now
Wi 'auf the cows to cauve an' Thornaby holms to plow!"
All said, reading Tennyson is something like stepping through a time warp, and yet there is still much to contemplate about human nature and the fruits of one choice or another.
The edition which I read included other short works by Tennyson, whom I had never before read. "Aylmer's Field" is a tragic tale of forbidden love. "Sea Dreams" tells of two dreams--one the husband's and the other the wife's. Here is a passage to give an idea of the writing...
"Was he so bound, poor soul?" said the good wife; "So are we all: but do not call him, love, Before you prove him, rogue, and proved, forgive. His gain is loss; for he that wrongs his friend Wrongs himself more, and ever bears about A silent court of justice in his breast, Himself the judge and jury, and himself The prisoner at the bar, ever condemnd'd: And that drags down his life: then comes what comes Hereafter: and he meant, he said he meant, Perhaps he meant, or partly meant, you well."
The story "Grandmother" tells of a ninety-year old woman hearing of her son's death and looking back over her life to his daughter. "The Northern Farmer" portrays the vernacular of that time and place. Here's an excerpt:
"A mowt 'a taaken Joanes, as 'ant a 'aapoth o' sense,
Or a mowt 'a taaken Robins-- a niver mended a fence:
But godamoighty a moost taake mea an' taiike ma now
Wi 'auf the cows to cauve an' Thornaby holms to plow!"
All said, reading Tennyson is something like stepping through a time warp, and yet there is still much to contemplate about human nature and the fruits of one choice or another.
October 21, 2012
- CHUO TOSYO Famous Stories Series
- Time: 10/20= 90 minutes
- 7 words summary: marry, happy, not, continue, death, great, funeral
- Discussion Question
1 Have you ever loved same person with your friends?
A No, I haven't. I'm afraid of this situation because our relationship might be broken.
2 Which do you choose to marry with a love but poor person or a rich person?
A That's a difficult question! I want to get marry with really love person, but money is also important.
I felt sad through reading this book. How Enock Arden was unhappiness man! But I was really impressed his true love to Annie. At last, the great funeral was held for him. Not happyend, but he was loved by many people. It was good!
- Time: 10/20= 90 minutes
- 7 words summary: marry, happy, not, continue, death, great, funeral
- Discussion Question
1 Have you ever loved same person with your friends?
A No, I haven't. I'm afraid of this situation because our relationship might be broken.
2 Which do you choose to marry with a love but poor person or a rich person?
A That's a difficult question! I want to get marry with really love person, but money is also important.
I felt sad through reading this book. How Enock Arden was unhappiness man! But I was really impressed his true love to Annie. At last, the great funeral was held for him. Not happyend, but he was loved by many people. It was good!
November 17, 2021
I picked this book up at a second hand bookshop. And let me tell you, I AM AMAZED.
It ist quite short but it has this effect on you, where you start feeling like you have been immersed into its world for ages.
The plot has been seen in many other fictions (Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe...etc.), yet this is by far the best one I've read.
It ist quite short but it has this effect on you, where you start feeling like you have been immersed into its world for ages.
The plot has been seen in many other fictions (Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe...etc.), yet this is by far the best one I've read.
April 2, 2016
Golly, that was sad. Perfectly written, a masterpiece of the genre.
December 16, 2016
favourite
June 21, 2017
A very touching poem.
July 5, 2024
Enoch Arden + Gareth y Lynette.
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