"This is the first comprehensive guide to Tennyson, containing concise, informative entries on his poetry, his life and the cultural context of his work. Tennyson, the major poet of the Victorian age, lived through most of the nineteenth century, addressed key issues in science, religion, philosophy, politics and aesthetics and knew most of the great Victorians. This user-friendly reference work, designed both for academics and for the general reader, addresses all aspects of his life and times"--Provided by publisher.