But speaking of Tennyson, have you read Maud?” “Once, long…
““But speaking of Tennyson, have you read Maud?” “Once, long ago.” “It’s got some points about it.” He quoted softly: “‘Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null.””
About This Quote
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A dialogue referencing Tennyson’s poem “Maud” and quoting a line about paradoxical qualities.
In simple terms: Discussion of Tennyson’s poem and a paradoxical quote.
Key Takeaway
Explore literary paradoxes.
Themes
literature
dialogue
paradox
poetry
analysis
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading groups
- literary analysis
- teaching poetry
Key Concepts
intertextuality
contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “faultily faultless” suggest?
- How do paradoxes enrich poetry?
A Different Perspective
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