Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892), more commonly known as Alfred, Lord Tennyson, was one of the most renowned poets of the Victorian era. Born in Somersby, Lincolnshire, England, Tennyson was appointed Poet Laureate in 1850, succeeding William Wordsworth. Over his lengthy career, Tennyson's work was both celebrated and scrutinized by the public and literary critics. He is known for his vivid imagery, ma...