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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Idylls of the King

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Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron's Idylls of the King is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection.

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About Idylls of the King

"Idylls of the King" by Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson is a cycle of twelve narrative poems published between 1859 and 1885. This retelling of the Arthurian legend follows King Arthur's attempt to create a perfect kingdom, from his rise to power through his tragic downfall. The work chronicles Arthur's knights, his love for Guinevere, her betrayal, and the kingdom's collapse at the hands of the traitor Mordred. Written in blank verse, these elegiac narratives explore individual knights' deeds while Arthur remains the central linking figure throughout.
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  • Arthur, King, Poetry
  • Arthurian romances, Adaptations
  • Knights and knighthood, Poetry

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Who wrote Idylls of the King?

Idylls of the King was written by Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron.

What genre is Idylls of the King?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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