Idylls of the King: The Coming of Arthur; Gareth and Lynette; Lancelot and Elaine; The Holy Grail; The Passing of Arthur
by Tennyson, Alfred
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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New Port Richey, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Allyn and Bacon, 1903. Cloth. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Edited and Introduction by H.W. Boynton. Smaller book, dark blue cloth, gilt lettering and box bright at top front right, very fine on spine, tiny nick at spine top right edge, 169 lightly browned pages plus catalog. Light wear to bottom tips. Very Good.
Synopsis
The longest and most ambitious work of his career, Idylls is a reflection of Tennyson's lifelong interest in Arthurian themes. His personification of Arthur, the highest ideal of manhood and leadership, is achieved through a delicacy of phrase and metrical effect that are unmatched.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Callaghan Books South (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27486
- Title
- Idylls of the King: The Coming of Arthur; Gareth and Lynette; Lancelot and Elaine; The Holy Grail; The Passing of Arthur
- Author
- Tennyson, Alfred
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Allyn and Bacon
- Date Published
- 1903
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall
- Keywords
- Poetry Literature-English King Arthur
Terms of Sale
Callaghan Books South
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About the Seller
Callaghan Books South
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New Port Richey, Florida
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