Enoch Arden

Enoch Arden

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Enoch Arden is a Victorian narrative poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, exploring themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. The poem tells the story of a sailor, Enoch Arden, who is shipwrecked and presumed dead. While he is stranded on a deserted island for years, his wife, Annie, remarries, believing him to be lost at sea. Enoch returns to find his wife and children thriving, but he is unable to reveal his identity, ultimately choosing to live in the shadows for the sake of his family's happiness.

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