The Last Tournament

By Alfred Tennyson and Solomon Eytinge

Book Overview

Lord Tennyson's ""The Last Tournament"" is a narrative poem that tells the story of King Arthur's final jousting tournament, which takes place in Camelot. The tournament is a grand spectacle, with knights from all over the kingdom coming to compete for glory and honor. However, the tournament is also a tragic affair, as it marks the end of an era. The poem explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the passing of time. Through vivid descriptions of the jousting matches, Tennyson captures the excitement and drama of the tournament, while also reflecting on the deeper meaning behind the event. Ultimately, ""The Last Tournament"" is a poignant meditation on the transience of life and the enduring legacy of King Arthur and his knights.1872. This book contains another phenomenal work of poetry by the incomparable Alfred Tennyson. The Last Tournament is set in Camelot and gives the account of a tournament with the characters from Camelot we all know, Arthur, Dagonet and Tristram. Illustrated.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162617926
• ISBN13: 9781162617923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"