|
|
|
Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE PLAY, by ALFRED TENNYSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Act first, this earth, a stage so gloom'd with woe
Last Line: In some fifth act what this wild drama means.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron
Subject(s): Life; Plays & Playwrights
First Line: Act first, this earth, a stage so gloom'd with woe
Last Line: In some fifth act what this wild drama means.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tennyson, Lord Alfred; Tennyson, 1st Baron; Tennyson Of Aldworth And Farringford, Baron
Subject(s): Life; Plays & Playwrights
ACT first, this Earth, a stage so gloom'd with woe
You all but sicken at the shifting scenes.
And yet be patient. Our Playwright may show
In some fifth act what this wild Drama means.
Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!
Other Poems of Interest...
ENDING WITH A LINE FROM LEAR by MARVIN BELL
SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#20): 1. SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL
SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#20): 2. SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL
YOUR SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL
TO AN ARTIST, TO TAKE HEART by LOUISE BOGAN
THE SAVING WAY by HAYDEN CARRUTH
THE FOX WHO WATCHED FOR THE MIDNIGHT SUN by NORMAN DUBIE
YOU KNOW WHAT PEOPLE SAY by JAMES GALVIN
A CHARACTER by ALFRED TENNYSON