Fairy Tales & Folklore

Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum

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  • 1852 first published
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Published in 1852, Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Matthew Arnold.

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About Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum

Tristam & Iseult is a narrative poem containing strong romantic and tragic themes: and was first published in 1852 by Matthew Arnold. This poem draws upon the Tristam and Iseult legends: which were popular with contemporary readers. The poem opens with Tristam upon his deathbed. The monologue of the dying man is shot through with sharp pangs of regret: centering upon his induced passion for Iseult of Ireland - inflamed by his unwittingly imbibing an irresistible love-potion. Before his decease, Tristram's lawful wife - Iseult of Ireland - arrives in time to share his deathbed. Iseult of Brittany graciously accedes to their request to be buried near each other - in a splendidly-constructed mausoleum back in King Mark's Tyntagel (sic.) in Cornwall. Iseult of Brittany survives to raise Tristram's children in isolation. She forgives Tristam his adultery, and with delightful pathos is thankful for the short years of happiness that she spent espoused to one of King Arthur's most renowned knights. (Summary by Godsend)
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Who wrote Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum?

Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum was written by Matthew Arnold and first published in 1852.

What genre is Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 11 min.

What books are similar to Tristram and Iseult & Sohrab and Rustum?

Readers who like it often enjoy Little Women, Through the Looking-Glass and The Cricket on the Hearth.

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