The Legend of King Arthur: Idylls of the King

About this book

A stunning edition of Tennyson's epic adaptation with a gold-embossed cover, printed edges and beautiful endpapers.Tennyson's epic retelling of the legends of King Arthur is full of timeless magic. Covering the rise and fall of Camelot and the exploits of the knights of the Round Table, his verse captures all the mythical grandeur of these enduring tales, from the illicit passion of Lancelot and Guinevere and the confusion of the Last Battle, to the heroism of King Arthur himself, the legendary founder of England.In this handsome edition, Tennyson specialist Valerie Purton has set episodes from the poem alongside the exquisite illustrations of Gustave Doré, who creates in them a world of towering cliffs, magnificent castles and enchanted forests.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9781398869967

Publisher

Sirius Entertainment

Published

July 7, 2026

Pages

256

Weight

52 oz

Subject

Fiction