Geraint's Quest of Honor
GERAINT'S QUEST OF HONOR is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1840. The poem tells the story of Geraint, a young man who sets out on a quest to prove his worth and earn the hand of his beloved in marriage. Along the way, he faces various challenges and obstacles, including fierce battles and treacherous terrain. Despite these challenges, Geraint remains determined and ultimately succeeds in his quest, winning the heart of his love and earning her hand in marriage. The poem is known for its vivid imagery and powerful language, which convey a sense of adventure and heroism.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1870 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Historical · 7,086 words
First lines
One morning Prince Geraint went into Arthur's hall and said:
"O King, my princedom is in danger. It lies close to the territory which is infested with bandits, earls and caitiff knights, assassins and all sorts of outlaws. Give me your kind good leave and I will go there to defend my lands."
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Geraint's Quest of Honor is listed on Textopian as a novella by Alfred Tennyson, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Historical, Romantic
- Length: 7,086 words
- Structure: 1 section, 108 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The author, Alfred Tennyson, is a famous poet and the book format features poetry.
- Adventure — The title suggests a quest, which fits the adventure genre.
- Historical — The characters and plot are based on Arthurian legends, which fall into the historical genre.
- Romantic — Many of Tennyson's works, including those based on Arthurian legends, contain elements of romance.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · romance · poetry · classic literature · British literature · Victorian era · coming of age · chivalry · knight · sword fight · quest