Book details
Tennyson
Description
Its 1932, the Depression. Things are evening out among people everywhere. Tennyson Fontaine and her sister Hattie live in a rickety shack of a house with their mother and father and their wild dog, Jos. There is no school, only a rope swing in the living room and endless games of hide-and-seek in the woods on the banks of the Mississippi. But when their mother disappears and their father sets off to find her, the girls find themselves whisked away to Aigredoux, once one of the grandest houses in Louisiana, and now a vine-covered ruin. Under the care of their austere Aunt Henrietta, who is convinced the girls will save the familys failing fortunes, Tennyson discovers the truth about Aigredoux, the secrets that have remained locked deep within its decaying walls. Caught in a strange web of time and history, Tennyson comes up with a plan to bring Aigreouxs past to light. But will it bring her mother home?From the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
147 pages
Why to read
- To gain insight into the life and times of Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the most important English poets of the Victorian era, and understand the historical and social context that influenced his work.
- To explore the thematic depth of Tennyson's poetry, which often reflects on universal themes such as nature, love, loss, and the human condition, providing readers with a rich literary experience.
- To appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of Tennyson's language, as his mastery of verse and lyrical quality has made his work enduring and influential in the canon of English literature.
- To be inspired by Tennyson's personal journey, including his struggles with mental health and financial instability, which may offer readers a sense of connection and resilience through the power of artistic expression.