Tag: Poetry

The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part III & IV)

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During the next four months I will be studying “The Lady of Shalott,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The first two posts will feature the complete poem alongside artwork and music. The final two posts will be summaries of my research on the background of the poem, its connection to Arthurian legend (also called the Matter of Britain), … Continue reading The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part III & IV)

The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part I & II)

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During the next four months I will be studying “The Lady of Shalott,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.  The first two posts will feature the complete poem alongside artwork and music.  The final two posts will be summaries of my research on the background of the poem, its connection to Arthurian legend (also called the Matter … Continue reading The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part I & II)

House of Christmas, by G.K. Chesterton (Christmas 2023)

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Flight into Egypt, by Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1923 House of Christmasby G.K. Chesterton There fared a mother driven forthOut of an inn to roam;In the place where she was homelessAll men are at home.The crazy stable close at hand,With shaking timber and shifting sand,Grew a stronger thing to abide and standThan the square stones of … Continue reading House of Christmas, by G.K. Chesterton (Christmas 2023)