The Passing Of King Arthur

By Alfred Tennyson

Book Overview

Lord Tennyson's ""The Passing of King Arthur"" is a poetic retelling of the legendary story of King Arthur's death. The book is divided into several sections, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first section introduces the reader to the setting and the characters, including King Arthur himself, his loyal knights, and his treacherous nephew Mordred. The second section describes the battle between Arthur and Mordred, which results in the deaths of both men.The third section of the book focuses on Arthur's final moments, as he lies dying on the battlefield. He is visited by several of his knights, including Sir Bedivere, who is tasked with returning Excalibur, Arthur's legendary sword, to the Lady of the Lake. The fourth section of the book describes Bedivere's journey to the lake, and his struggle to let go of the sword, which he believes to be too valuable to return to the water.The final section of the book depicts Arthur's journey to Avalon, the mythical island where he is said to have gone to be healed of his wounds. The poem ends with the suggestion that Arthur may one day return to lead his people once again.Overall, ""The Passing of King Arthur"" is a moving and beautifully written tribute to one of the most beloved figures in British mythology. Tennyson's language is rich and evocative, and his portrayal of Arthur's final moments is both poignant and powerful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Arthurian legend or English literature.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tennyson�������s Mystical Poems, by Alfred Tennyson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595897.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: 1162869321
• ISBN13: 9781162869322
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"