Idylls of the King is a collection of twelve narrative poems written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The poems are loosely based on the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. Each poem tells a different story and explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and betrayal. The collection begins with the story of King Arthur's ascent to the throne and ends with his death and the downfall of his kingdom. Along the way, Tennyson introduces a cast of memorable characters, including Sir Lancelot, Queen Guinevere, and Merlin the wizard. The poems are written in a lyrical, highly descriptive style that captures the beauty and grandeur of Arthurian legend. Tennyson's Idylls of the King is considered a masterpiece of Victorian poetry and a classic of English literature.And indeed He seems to me Scarce other than my king's ideal knight, Who reverenced his conscience as his king.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.