"Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." These days we are remembering the life and work of Alfred Tennyson (August 6, 1809 – October 8, 1892), author of the poem The Lady of Shalott about a woman (Elaine of Astolat) who was cursed to weave all days by seeing the outside world only as a reflection in the mirror... You can read the whole poem at ebooks.adelaide.edu.au