Idylls of the King
by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Critical Survey of Drama, Second Revised Edition)
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Critical Survey of Poetry: British, Irish, & Commonwealth Poets)
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Cyclopedia of World Authors, Fourth Revised Edition)
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century)
At a glance:
- Author: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Type of Work: Narrative Poem
- Genres: Poetry, Narrative poetry, Arthurian romance
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, England or English people, Kings, queens, or royalty, Middle Ages, Great Britain, Knights or knighthood, Chivalry, Fifth century
- Locales: England
Young Arthur establishes his kingdom, marries Guinevere, and prospers for a time in Camelot. Sir Gareth, inspired by his King, is able to overcome significant odds to secure a maiden’s release and win the hand of his beloved.
Soon, however, suspicion begins to divide the realm. Sir Geraint removes his bride Enid from Camelot to wander through the land and almost dies before he is convinced of his wife’s fidelity. Twins Balin and Balan kill each other because the former fails to recognize his brother, who has been driven to madness by his knowledge of the Queen’s infidelity...
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