A perusal of a catalogue of English-language musical settings quickly reveals the powerful attraction composers have had to the verse of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Many renowned composers, including Beethoven, Elgar, and Schubert, have been inspired by the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Works such as "In Memoriam" and "The Lady of Shalott" have been set to music by these talented musicians, creating beautiful and moving compositions that continue to be performed and revered to this day.
