Enoch Arden, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Enoch Arden, etc.

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Enoch Arden, &c." by Alfred Tennyson is a narrative poem published during the late 19th century. The poem follows the life of the titular character, Enoch Arden, a sailor whose love for Annie Lee intertwines with themes of love, loyalty, and the passage of time, exploring the emotional ramifications of human relationships and the trials that come with them. At the start of "Enoch Arden," Tennyson introduces a picturesque seaside setting where three children-Enoch, Annie, and Philip-play together, establishing a deep bond in their youth. As they grow older, Enoch's love for Annie becomes more pronounced, while Philip silently harbors his own feelings for her. Enoch works hard to provide for Annie, culminating in their marriage. However, after a series of hardships, including a shipwreck that leaves Enoch stranded for years, a painful love triangle subtly develops. The narrative sets the stage for Enoch's return home, only to find the dynamics of love and loyalty forever altered. This opening portion envelops readers in a melody of nostalgia and impending sorrow, promising a tale that explores the heart's resilience and the weight of unfulfilled dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Enoch Arden

Aylmer's field

Sea dreams

The grandmother

Northern farmer

Tithonus

The voyage

In the valley of Cauteretz

The flower

Requiescat

The sailor-boy

The islet

The ringlet

A welcome to Alexandra

Ode sung at the opening of the international exhibition

A dedication

Boadicea

In quantity

Specimen of a translation of the Iliad in blank verse.

Credits:

Etext produced by Stewart A. Levin HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enoch_Arden

Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1998-06-01