Idylls Of The King

Idylls of the King

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Idylls of the King is a collection of twelve narrative poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, that retell the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere, and her tragic betrayal of him. The poems explore themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the search for the Holy Grail. Idylls of the King is considered one of the greatest works of Victorian literature.

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