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There are four posts in The Copy Book credited to Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

1

The Charge of the Light Brigade

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s famous poem about a suicidal cavalry charge during the Battle of Balaclava on October 25th, 1854.

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Posted June 22 2023

2

Ring out the Old, Ring in the New

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

For Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Christmas was a time to let the dead past bury its dead.

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Posted December 29 2016

3

Christmas Bells

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

The sounds of an English country Christmas helped Tennyson in his deep mourning for an old friend.

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Posted December 27 2016

4

King Arthur’s Last Request

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

The legendary British warrior makes ready for his final journey, leaving Sir Bedivere with one last duty to perform.

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Posted July 31 2016

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