woman, the Lady of Shalott, standing in a white dress with long, blonde hair looking at a tree with a field and clouds in the background

The Lady of Shalott

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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What is the curse on the Lady of Shalott?
In "The Lady of Shalott," why does the lady risk her life to look outside her tower?
What happens to the Lady of Shalott when she sees Sir Lancelot?
Why was the Lady of Shalott forbidden to look at Camelot?
An analysis of Tennyson's techniques in "The Lady of Shalott" to build mystery, create picturesque quality, use imagery, reveal character, and present Victorian women