Publisher's Synopsis
Tristram of Lyonesse is a poetic novel written by the English poet Algernon Charles Swinburne. The book tells the story of Tristram, a knight from the mythical land of Lyonesse, who falls in love with the beautiful princess Iseult. However, Iseult is already betrothed to King Mark of Cornwall, and their forbidden love leads to a tragic end.The novel is written in Swinburne's characteristic lyrical style, with rich descriptions of the landscape and vivid depictions of the characters' emotions. The story is based on the medieval legend of Tristram and Iseult, but Swinburne adds his own unique twists and interpretations to the tale.Throughout the book, Swinburne explores themes of love, loyalty, and destiny, and his use of language and imagery creates a dreamlike atmosphere that adds to the mystical quality of the story. Tristram of Lyonesse is a timeless classic of English literature that continues to captivate readers with its romantic and tragic tale.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.