Tristram of Lyonesse

Tristram of Lyonesse is a poetic work written by Algernon Charles Swinburne. The book is a retelling of the legend of Tristram and Isolde, set in the mythical land of Lyonesse. The story follows the tragic romance between Tristram, a knight of King Mark's court, and Isolde, the queen of Ireland. The two fall deeply in love, but their relationship is forbidden, and they must keep their love a secret. The story is filled with themes of love, honor, betrayal, and tragedy. Swinburne's poetic style is characterized by his use of rich language, vivid imagery, and complex symbolism. The book is considered a masterpiece of Victorian poetry and is a must-read for anyone interested in the legend of Tristram and Isolde.1882. This is Swinburne's version of the courtly legend and is considered by him to be his masterwork. He is one of the very few poets since the days of Raleigh and Sidney to come from the aristocracy. He is also well-known for his sexual proclivities and debauched lifestyle. In writing Tristram of Lyonesse, Swinburne found the perfect opportunity for a complete formulation of the unique synthesis of passion, pantheism, and the courtly love ethos upon which his most important philosophical intuitions were primarily founded.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.