Alfred Lord Tennyson is widely considered one of the greatest English poets of all time. He flourished during the Victorian era and was the longest-reigning Poet Laureate (1850-1892). His long career was as versatile as it was abundant, and he wrote many different kinds of lyrical poetry. His works such as “In Memoriam A.H.H.”, “The Lady of Shalott”, “Morte d’Arthur”, and “The Charge of the Light Brigade” are considered poetic masterpieces. The depth and poetic insight in his works have made him one of the most important poets to have ever existed.