ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Following the death of the incumbent Henry James Pye in 1813, the office of poet laureate came under scrutiny from press, court and government figures alike, and was eventually bestowed upon Robert Southey, having first been turned down by Walter Scott .

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1813 Southey was appointed poet laureate through the influence of Sir Walter Scott. But the unauthorized publication (1817) of Wat Tyler, an early verse drama reflecting his youthful political opinions, enabled his enemies to remind the public of his youthful republicanism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was an English poet.

Detailed explanation-4: -John Dryden was the first official Poet Laureate until 1689, when he was obliged to resign. His successors were Thomas Shadwell and Nahum Tate.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Librarian of Congress Chooses the Poet Laureate The Poet Laureate – whose official title is “Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry” – is selected to serve an eight month term from October to May by the Librarian of Congress, who is currently Dr. Carla Hayden.