Introduction of the Poem: “The Lady of Shalott” was first published in the volume of 1833. It was published again in the Volume of 1842, in a much revised and improved form. The changes which Tennyson made show that the poet’s art has matured considerably, and he has acquired full control over his material. The … Read more
The Lady of Shalott is not a simple romantic narrative. There is a hidden meaning behind this poem. For its subject – matter the poem has a lady who is doomed to live all alone. If she ever dared to leave her tower or to peep out of the window, she would meet her end. … Read more
The Lady of Shalott is a fascinating poem characterized with several elements of romanticism. Romanticism is often characterized as the ‘Renaissance of wonder’. It is also considered as synonymous with medievalism. Some critics find melancholy, some addition of strangeness to beauty, some liberalism, as the main features of romanticism. The Lady of Shalott is undoubtedly … Read more
Tennyson was a great descriptive artist. His art is essentially picturesque in the sense that he uses words as the painter uses his brush and colours for conveying his inner thoughts and feelings through his paintings. About his pictorial quality, Steadman has remarked, “Leaving the architecture of Tennyson’s poetry and coming to the sentiments which … Read more