Tennyson, Alfred Lord (1809-1892) - English poet, appointed Poet
Laureate in 1850. The most popular poet of the Victorian era, he remains
one of the most frequently quoted English writers.
Crossing the Bar (1889) - Tennyson uses a description of putting out to sea
as a metaphor for death. Before he died he requested that this poem be
placed at the end of each edition of his works. Opening lines: Sunset and
evening star, / And one clear call for me! ...
