The term 'Tennyson Lady' refers to three female characters from the works of the Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Enid is a character from the poem 'Geraint and Enid, ' who is a faithful wife and a symbol of virtue. Isolt is a character from the poem 'The Marriage of Geraint, ' who is a princess who is kidnapped and rescued by her husband. Elaine is a character from the poem 'The Lady of Shalott, ' who is a cursed woman who is in love with Lancelot.