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Idylls of the King — Alfred Tennyson, Baron Tennyson

Idylls of the King

Alfred Tennyson, Baron Tennyson

  • Poetry
  • Book language: English
  • 262 pages

Idylls of the King is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, retelling the legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. It moves from Arthur's coming to the troubled later years of Camelot, exploring chivalry, love, loyalty, and betrayal. Tennyson's musical blank verse rewards listeners who enjoy Arthurian romance and Victorian poetry.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. Idylls of the King
  2. Flos Regum Arthurus (Joseph of Exeter)
  3. In Twelve Books
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. The Coming of Arthur
  7. Gareth and Lynette
  8. The Marriage of Geraint
  9. Geraint and Enid
  10. Balin and Balan
  11. Merlin and Vivien
  12. Lancelot and Elaine
  13. The Holy Grail
  14. Pelleas and Ettarre
  15. The Last Tournament
  16. Guinevere
  17. The Passing of Arthur
  18. To the Queen
  19. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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