Which of Tennyson's works is a 'monodrama' that explores the mental instability of a narrator obsessed with a woman and a dark family secret?
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Correct answer: Maud: A Monodrama
'Maud' is unique for its use of different meters to reflect the narrator's shifting psychological states. It was one of Tennyson's personal favorites, despite receiving mixed reviews for its morbid tone.
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