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Idylls of the king

Book • 1859
Idylls of the King is a collection of twelve narrative poems written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson between 1859 and 1885.

The work reimagines the medieval Arthurian legend in blank verse with an elegiac tone, drawing from sources such as Sir Thomas Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur' and the early British 'Mabinogion' manuscripts.

The poems follow the story of King Arthur from his rise to power, his marriage to Guinevere, the deeds of various knights including Lancelot, Geraint, and Galahad, and ultimately the downfall of Arthur's kingdom due to moral decay and betrayal.

The work is often seen as an allegory for the societal conflicts and ideals of the Victorian era, reflecting themes of Christian beauty, chivalry, and the struggle against corruption.

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