Tennyson's Idylls Of The King

Tennyson's Idylls of the King: The Coming of Arthur; Gareth and Lynette; Lancelot and Elaine; The Passing of Arthur is a collection of four epic poems by the renowned English poet Alfred Tennyson. First published in 1859, the poems are based on the legends and stories of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.The first poem, The Coming of Arthur, tells the story of how Arthur became king of Britain and how he acquired the magical sword Excalibur. The second poem, Gareth and Lynette, follows the adventures of Sir Gareth as he sets out to rescue Lady Lynette from the clutches of a wicked knight. The third poem, Lancelot and Elaine, focuses on the tragic love affair between Sir Lancelot and the fair maiden Elaine.The final poem, The Passing of Arthur, is perhaps the most famous of the four and depicts the death of King Arthur and the end of the Arthurian era. It is a poignant and powerful meditation on the themes of heroism, love, and mortality.Tennyson's Idylls of the King is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and has had a profound influence on the way we think about Arthurian legend. This 1911 edition is a beautiful and timeless tribute to Tennyson's masterful storytelling and poetic skill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.