Lady Clare

Name: Lady Clare
Author: Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

By Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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A lyrical narrative poem recounts a young noblewoman's discovery that she was switched at birth with her nurse's child and her resolve to renounce rank and riches. She removes her jewels and adopts a humble dress, accompanied by a lily-white doe given by her betrothed. When he learns of her supposed low birth, he rejects social pretence and pledges to proceed with their marriage regardless of inheritance. The poem treats truth, loyalty, and the moral dignity of personal virtue through concise imagery and courtly scenes.

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Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

Baron Alfred Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet, served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign. He is celebrated for his lyrical poetry and mastery of meter, with works that explore themes of love, loss, and nature. Tennyson's notable collections include "Idylls of the King," which retells the Arthurian legends, and "In Memoriam," a poignant elegy for his close friend Arthur Hallam. His ability to blend personal emotion with broader philosophical questions has left a lasting impact on English literature, making him a key figure in the literary heritage of the 19th century.