Poetry for Young People: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Hardcover)

~ John Maynard (Editor), Allen Garns (Illustrator)

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Gr. 5-8. From the Poetry for Young People series, this effective, large-format book provides a highly illustrated introduction to the poems of Tennyson. Maynard's introduction gives a vivid picture of the poet: his childhood and youth, the pivotal relationships and events in his life, his particular skills as a poet, the background of his most famous works, and his unusually strong acclaim during his lifetime. The selections that follow are generally taken from longer works but stand on their own, particularly with a few lines from the editor setting the stage and a key on each page to words that might be unknown or unclear. The paintings that illustrate each poem are richly colored, imaginative, and impressionistic interpretations of the verse. Carolyn Phelan
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"Excellent guides for the serious poetry research student" -Book Report --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (September 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806966122
• ISBN-13: 978-0806966120
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #454,252 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GEM OF A BOOK...HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE, November 5, 2006

By	D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I cannot think of a better way to introduce the poetry of Lord Tennyson than this small volume. The selection is excellent and of interest you the young reader. The commentary is quite relevant as are the pictures which accompany it. I find that often now, our young people go all the way through the early grades in school and many of them have never heard of Alford, Lord Tennyson,much less read their poetry. This was the sort of stuff my generation and the generation before it grew up on and cut our teeth on. I do not feel I am any worse for the wear. I am fearful that we are bringing up an entire generation (rightfully or wrong, although I feel it is the later) of young folks who will have no appreciation to this great art form and will miss a lot. This book helps. This entire series helps, as a matter of fact and I certainly recommend you add this one and the others to your library. Actually, it is rather fun reading these with the young folk and then talking about them. Not only do you get to enjoy the work your self and perhaps bring back some great memories, but you have the opportunity to interact with your child or student. It is actually rather surprising what some of the kids come up with. I read these to my grandchildren and to the kids in my classes at school. For the most part, when I really get to discussing the work with them, they enjoy it. Recommend this one highly.

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter Awefulness in a CD, September 1, 2009

By	Justin Josef Angel (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Great Poets: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Audio CD)

I'd like to preface my review with 2 facts it would be prudent to remember while reading this review:
1. I am by no means a poetry expert or professional. At best I'm a poetry enthusiast.
2. I have not written an amazon review in 5 years and I buy 50~ items from amazon each year.

This CD is a complete and utter atrocity.
It is vicious death to the works of an exquisite poet who in my opinion - deserves better.

My fascination with Tennyson is a pretty straightforward one.
Tennyson muses on concepts like honour, truth and duty.
Being an ex-soldier myself I find it easy to relate to those concepts.
And Tennyson's writes so superbly one must be stupefied when first reading his works.

I've been eagerly expecting a collected audio CD of Tennyson's works for years now.
When I got this CD I was excited as a 6 year old would be on Christmas/Hanuka/whatever morning.

However, this CD butchers Tennyson's works so cruelly I cannot remain silent.
It is by far the worst reading of Tennyson's works I've ever heard.
I gargle things when I brush my teeth that sound better than this.

Reading poetry is more than just about having a good projective voice and a British accent.
It's about providing the listener with an experience, an understanding of the text, of a shared voyage.

Tennyson's poems are being read like one would read a restaurant menu.
The pronunciation is abysmal, the pace of reading is atrocious and I just can't relate to it on a personal level.

Honestly, I've listened to every online reading of Tennyson's works.
All of those free youtube videos far surpass this audio book.

My recommandation to you is to avoid buying this CD.
And if you do buy this CD - make sure to burn it once you're done. Otherwise you'll be tempted for a replay and than the true horribleness of this CD really sinks in.

I've never imagined anyone could actually demolish "The Charge of the Light Brigade" or "Ulysses" like this CD has.