Idylls of the king / by Alfred Lord Tennyson, poet laureate
1896, Fifth Edition. London : Macmillan. Very good copy bound in full contemporary aniline calf. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine, with raised bands, and spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #437940
Physical description; 421 pages. ; 17 cm. Notes; In verse. Printer details from end of text. With frontispiece; "Guinevere from the marble by Thomas Woolner". Contents; Dedication - The coming of Arthur - The round table - Gareth and Lynette - The marriage of Geraint - Geraint and Enid - Balin and Balan - Merlin and Vivien - Lancelot and Elaine - The holy grail - Pelleas and Ettarre - The last tournament - Guinevere - The passing of Arthur - To the Queen. Subjects; Arthur King ; Poetry. English poetry 19th century. Arthurian romances ; Adaptations. Knights and knighthood ; Poetry. English poetry 19th century.
Price: €45.00