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S17E1: "On the Jubilee of Queen Victoria" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

The Well Read Poem

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Critique of Tennyson's Jubilee Ode

This chapter examines Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'On the Jubilee of Queen Victoria,' exploring the difficulties Poets Laureate encounter when writing for public commemorations. The discussion critiques the poem's lack of genuine celebration, suggesting it reads more like an imperial advertisement than a heartfelt tribute.

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