Idylls of the King (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

von Alfred Lord Tennyson

288 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A golden age of chivalry dawns with King Arthur's vision of Camelot-a realm of justice, honor, and unbreakable brotherhood. From the triumphs of noble knights to the whispers of betrayal in shadowed halls, the dream of a perfect kingdom begins to fracture under the weight of human weakness. Forbidden love, ruthless ambition, and the slow unraveling of loyalty test the ideals that Arthur fought to uphold. Through vivid poetry and timeless allegory, these tales capture the tension between the pursuit of greatness and the flaws that make us human.Tennyson's Idylls of the King reimagines the Arthurian legends for a Victorian audience, weaving medieval romance with the era's moral and political anxieties. Through poetic grandeur, it reflects the struggles of an idealistic leader against the corruption of human nature, mirroring the tensions of Britain's own imperial ambitions. The work helped solidify King Arthur's place in English literary tradition, shaping modern perceptions of chivalry and heroism. Its rich symbolism and timeless themes continue to inspire interpretations of leadership, honor, and the fragility of utopian dreams.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie Lyrik einzelner Dichter
• ISBN: 9781834120034
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2025
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.