Publisher's Synopsis
Tennyson's Idylls of the King is a collection of four epic poems that revolve around the legendary King Arthur and his knights. The first poem, The Coming of Arthur, tells the story of how Arthur becomes king and establishes his court at Camelot. The second poem, Gareth and Lynette, follows the adventures of Sir Gareth as he proves his worth as a knight and wins the love of Lynette. The third poem, Lancelot and Elaine, is a tragic tale of love and betrayal between Lancelot and Elaine, a lady of the court. The final poem, The Passing of Arthur, depicts the end of Arthur's reign and his journey to the mystical island of Avalon. Written by Alfred Tennyson, one of the most famous poets of the Victorian era, this book is a masterpiece of English literature that explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and destiny.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.
