Hallam Tennyson's memoir of the poet; his friends and intimates.

The poet's birth, family, and youthful characteristics.

Early publishing ventures; his volume of 1842 gave him high rank.

Personal appearance, habits, and mental traits.

"In Memoriam," its noble, artistic expression of sorrow for Arthur Hallam.

"The Princess" and its moral, in the treatment of its "Woman Question" theme.

The metrical romance "Maud," and "The Idylls of the King," an epic of chivalry.

"Enoch Arden," and the dramas "Harold," "Becket," and "Queen Mary".

Other dramatic compositions: "The Falcon," "The Cup," and "The Promise of May".

The pastoral play, "The Foresters," and later collections of poems and ballads.