Idylls of the King
Idylls of the King is a collection of poems by Alfred Tennyson, published in 1855. The poems are based on the legends and history of King Arthur and his kingdom of Camelot. The work is divided into five idylls, each exploring a different aspect of Arthurian legend: "The Lady of Shalott," "Mariana," "Guinevere," "The Passing of Arthur," and "Morte d'Arthur." Through these poems, Tennyson explores themes of love, loss, and the decline of chivalry. The poems are known for their beautiful language and imagery, as well as their ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. Idylls of the King is considered one of Tennyson's greatest works and remains popular among readers today.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1859 · Genre: Poetry, Epic, Mythology · 13 chapters · 127,918 words
First lines
These to His Memory-since he held them dear,
Perchance as finding there unconsciously
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1859 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Mythology, Romanticism, Adventure
- Length: 127,918 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 1,586 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in blank verse, making it a notable piece of poetry literature.
- Epic — It is a retelling of Arthurian legend, making it a part of the epic genre.
- Mythology — It involves elements from Arthurian legend, which are based on ancient myths and folklore.
- Romanticism — The book is full of images of nature and expressive emotion, trademarks of the Romantic literary movement.
Tags
poetry · romance · fantasy · legend · mythology · historical · epic · British literature · Victorian era · Tennyson · Alfred Tennyson · 19th century literature
Contents
- Dedication
- The Coming of Arthur
- Gareth and Lynette
- The Marriage of Geraint
- Geraint and Enid
- Balin and Balan
- Merlin and Vivien
- Lancelot and Elaine
- Pelleas and Ettarre
- The Last Tournament
- Guinevere
- The Passing of Arthur
- To the Queen