Maud

Alfred Tennyson's "Maud" is a profound exploration of love, loss, and despair, couched in a rich tapestry of lyrical verse. The poem unfolds through the voice of the tormented speaker who, haunted by the death of his father and the shifting nature of society, becomes obsessed with the titular Maud. Tennyson deftly employs dramatic monologue interspersed with intricate imagery and musicality, refle...