Is The Lady of Shalott the greatest poem of all time?

Probably not. Although it did inspire a lot of paintings and was echoed in the Anne of Green Gable novel, film and tv series. read more

However, in the Anne of Green Gables tv series the characters confuse “The Lady of Shallot” with Elaine from the “Lancelot and Elaine” poem. Not sure if this speaks to a generic, lack-of-distinction quality in “The Lady of Shallot.” I thing Tennyson’s “In Memoriam” is a stronger poem—thought no quite so Gothic. read more

For ere she reached upon the tide The first house by the water-side, Singing in her song she died, The Lady of Shalott. Under tower and balcony, By garden-wall and gallery, A gleaming shape she floated by, Dead-pale between the houses high, Silent into Camelot. read more