The Holy Grail by Alfred Lord Tennyson

The Holy Grail by Alfred Lord Tennyson

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""The Holy Grail"" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a narrative poem that tells the story of the quest for the Holy Grail. The poem is divided into twelve parts, each describing a different aspect of the journey. The story follows the Knights of the Round Table, who are on a spiritual quest to find the Holy Grail, which is believed to be the cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper. The poem is written in a lyrical and descriptive style, with vivid imagery and symbolism. The Knights encounter various challenges and temptations along the way, including the temptation of the flesh and the lure of worldly power. Throughout the poem, Tennyson explores themes of faith, redemption, and the search for meaning in life. He also touches on the idea of the individual's relationship with God and the struggle to maintain one's faith in the face of adversity. Overall, ""The Holy Grail"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to inspire readers today.1887. This gorgeous book is Lord Tennyson's rendering of the immortal story of the search for the Holy Grail. Tennyson brings to life the characters of Percival, King Arthur Galahad, Lancelot and the other Knights of the Round Table in their quest for the Holy Grail.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169685543
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 86
Weight: 498g
Height: 279mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 6mm