Publisher's Synopsis
The Death of Oenone; Akbar's Dream and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, first published in 1892. The book contains a series of poems that explore various themes such as love, loss, death, and the human condition.The titular poem, The Death of Oenone, is a retelling of the Greek myth of Paris and Helen, but from the perspective of Oenone, Paris's abandoned lover. The poem explores themes of betrayal and the consequences of one's actions.Akbar's Dream is a narrative poem that tells the story of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who has a dream that leads him to question the nature of power and the meaning of life. The poem explores themes of mortality, spirituality, and the search for meaning.Other poems in the collection include The Fleet, a meditation on the fleeting nature of life; The Dawn, a celebration of the beauty of nature; and The Voice and the Peak, which explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world.Overall, The Death of Oenone; Akbar's Dream and Other Poems is a thought-provoking collection of poems that showcase Tennyson's mastery of language and his ability to explore complex themes with depth and nuance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
