ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -It was in 1850 that Tennyson reached the pinnacle of his career, finally publishing his masterpiece, “In Memoriam A.H.H.", dedicated to Hallam. Later the same year, he was appointed Poet Laureate, succeeding William Wordsworth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arguably one of the most famous English poets with a career lasting 62 years he not only became Lord Alfred 1st Baron Tennyson and succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850, but was also a source of great comfort to Queen Victoria, following the death of Prince Albert in 1861.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 13 April 1668 John Dryden (1631–1700) was appointed England’s first official Poet Laureate.