In Memoriam A. H. H.

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The poem serves as a poignant requiem for Tennyson's close friend, Arthur Henry Hallam, who passed away unexpectedly. Written over seventeen years, it explores themes of grief, death, and spirituality, reflecting Tennyson's emotional journey from doubt and despair to faith and hope. This deeply personal work captures the complexities of mourning and the search for solace in loss, marking it as one of the most significant literary contributions of the Victorian era.