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In Depth Analysis of The Poem "The Defence of Lucknow" by Tennyson Also visit : Literary Sphere   Alfred Lord Tennyson 's poem "The Defence of Lucknow" captures the harrowing experiences of the defenders during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Composed by Tennyson in 1857, the poem reflects the broader historical context of the Indian Mutiny, a significant event in British colonial history. The narrative unfolds through various sections, each portraying different aspects of the siege. In this structured scrutiny, we will explore the in depth analysis of the poem  "The Defence of Lucknow"  by Tennyson. Alongwith it the poem's structure, themes, and literary devices are also discussed.  Image Source: Wikipedia 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙁 𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒 "The Defense of Lucknow" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a narrative poem that provides a gripping account of the siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The poem delves into the multifaceted expe...

This post aims to provide an analysis and stanza wise summary of Upon Westminster Bridge poem, by the famous Romantic writer William Wordsworth. Summary of Upon Westminster Bridge Poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802” ~ William Wordsworth ABOUT THE AUTHOR William Wordsworth, one of the most famous poets of the Romantic era, was born in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England on April 7, 1770. His mother died when he was 7, and he was an orphan at 13. He graduated in 1791, from Cambridge University. (Summary of Upon Westminster Bridge Poem) He was a great follower of the French Revolution that began in 1789. In the year 1795, Wordsworth met Samuel Taylor Coleridge along with whom he composed his famous collection Lyrical Ballads (1798). The Lyrical Ballads helped Romanticism take a hold on English Poetry. In the same year of the publication of the Lyrical Ballads , Wordsworth also began  writing his autobiographical poem The Prelude, and published it post...