Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Eagle” is a vivid and concise portrayal of the majestic bird’s power and solitude. Through striking imagery and precise language, Tennyson captures the eagle’s commanding presence as it perches high above the earth, embodying strength, freedom, and dominance. Despite its brevity, the poem offers profound insights into nature’s grandeur and the fleeting moments of life, making “The Eagle” a timeless piece that continues to captivate readers with its simplicity and depth.
The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.
