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The Charge of the Light Brigade

Alfred Lord Tennyson
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The excerpt includes a recitation of Tennyson's poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', reflecting on the historical context of the poem.

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Crimean War significance
For: Listeners interested in historical literature and its cultural implications
Key quote: Now, but there was a time when the Crimean War loomed so large, thanks to Tennyson and his poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Valley of Death and all that sort of stuff.
The host mentions 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' to highlight its cultural impact on the perception of the Crimean War. This poem by Tennyson serves as a reminder of how the war was once a significant event in British history.