Stylistic Analysis of Alfread Tennyson's Poem Tears Idle Tears

Abstract

This research paper is about the stylistic analysis of Tennyson’s poem “Tears, Idle Tears”. For analysis of this poem the stylistics devices are used and analysis is made under the aspects of phonological, semantic and Lexical Pattern. The analysis would be helpful in understanding the basic concepts of the poem, which had some past memories, impact at the present. The purpose of this study is to find out the poetic techniques which poet used to enhance the emotions of the reader. This study is also helpful to analyse the structure and style of the Tennyson and his views.

Key Words : Stylistic analysis, Tennyson’s poem, Tears, idle tears, Poetic Devices