Arthur Hallam's early death was the subject of Tennyson's celebrated poem "In Memoriam". As a result of its popularity, Hallam became a legendary figure, very much accepted on Tennyson's terms as being almost divinely gifted and of immense promise. This book intends to supplement and challenge this representation of Hallam.
Arthur Hallam's early death was the subject of Tennyson's celebrated poem "In Memoriam". As a result of its popularity, Hallam became a legendary figure, very much accepted on Tennyson's terms as being almost divinely gifted and of immense promise. This book intends to supplement and challenge this representation of Hallam.
Naturally Disputatious: Father & Son, 1811-1822; An Unreformed Education: Eton College, 1822-1827; A Farewell to the South: Italy, 1827-1828; 'Cambridge I hate intensely': Trinity College, 1828-1829; Living Awfully Fast: The Apostles & Somersby, 1830-1831; A Young Man of Letters, 1831-1833: The Last of Cambridge Mainly in London; A Creature of Great Promise: Death & Transfiguration; Notes, Bibliography & Index.