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"The Eagle" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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Length:
1 minute
Released:
Sep 30, 2016
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Podcast episode
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"The Eagle" was first published in 1851, shortly after Tennyson was appointed as Poet Laureate of Britain in 1850; a position he held until his death in 1892. In spite of its short length, "The Eagle" still contains a lot of meaning. It is packed with beautiful imagery and the iambic tetrameter Tennyson employs allows the words to flow off the tongue in an easy rhythm. It is simply a delightful piece to read and contemplate.
Released:
Sep 30, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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