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This entry details the life and extensive career of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a prominent English poet who served as Poet Laureate for over forty years during the Victorian era. The text explores his biographical background, from his early education at Cambridge to his close friendship with Arthur Hallam, whose untimely death inspired some of his most profound elegiac work. It highlights his literary mastery of rhythm and imagery in famous poems such as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and "Ulysses," while noting his significant influence on the Pre-Raphaelite art movement. Additionally, the source documents his social status, including his elevation to the peerage and his personal rapport with Queen Victoria. The overview concludes with a comprehensive list of his published writings, musical adaptations of his verse, and his enduring presence in modern popular culture.