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Emily Tennyson: The Poets Wife

Emily Tennyson: The Poets Wife

Ann Thwaite

Emily Smallwood married Tennyson in the year he became Poet Laureate, 30 years after they first met. Thwaite draws on much unpublished material to explore what kept them apart and what eventually brought them together, telling the story of a Victorian wife determined to be fully involved in the work of the man she loved.
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Emily Sellwood and Alfred Tennyson first knew each other as children in Lincolnshire, but were not married until nearly 30 years later, in the year Tennyson became Poet Laureate. This biography of Emily explores what kept them apart, and what eventually brought them together, and it discusses the life of a Victorian wife who was determined to be fully involved in work of the man she loved. Drawing on much unpublished material, the author depicts Emily's character and personality in detail, and presents the story of a remarkable family as well as a remarkable woman.

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Title - Emily Tennyson: The Poets Wife

Edition -

Author - Ann Thwaite

ISBN 13 - 9780571190591

Imprint - Faber & Faber

Publisher - Faber & Faber

Date Published - 22/09/1997

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 135 x 215 x mm

Weight - 833 g

Languages - English