Idylls of the King

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Credits: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (author)

Summary

Tennyson's twelve idylls follow King Arthur's Round Table from its founding, through the quests of Gareth, Geraint and Lancelot, to the slow corruption of the court by Guinevere's love and the treason of Modred. The cycle ends in Arthur's last battle and his passing across the water. This book contains scenes of violence as its author wrote them.

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Chapters (13)

  1. 1. The Coming of Arthur
  2. 2. Gareth and Lynette
  3. 3. The Marriage of Geraint
  4. 4. Geraint and Enid
  5. 5. Balin and Balan
  6. 6. Merlin and Vivien
  7. 7. Lancelot and Elaine
  8. 8. The Holy Grail
  9. 9. Pelleas and Ettarre
  10. 10. The Last Tournament
  11. 11. Guinevere
  12. 12. The Passing of Arthur
  13. 13. To the Queen

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