Maud and Other Poems

Maud and Other Poems is a collection of works by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, published in 1855. The collection's title poem, "Maud," is a dramatic monologue narrated by a man whose father died by suicide due to financial ruin. The narrator falls in love with Maud, the daughter of the man responsible for his father's downfall. After killing Maud's brother in a duel, the narrator flees and eventually recovers his sanity through military service, though he learns of Maud's death. The poem, known for its lyrical passages, was controversial for its morbid themes and the hero's bellicosity. Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet, is celebrated for his metrical variety, rich imagery, and melodic verse.12