Do you know, a horrible thing has happened to me. I have begun to doubt Tennyson.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses shock at losing faith in a writer they admired.
- In plain terms
- I am surprised I now doubt Tennyson.
- What can you take from it?
- Even admired writers can fail to satisfy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who have you stopped believing in?
- What changes your mind about artists?
Another view
It focuses on personal reaction rather than the work itself.
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