Tristram And Iseult

By Matthew Arnold

Book Overview

Tristram and Iseult is a classic romantic novel written by Matthew Arnold. It tells the story of two lovers, Tristram and Iseult, who fall deeply in love despite being betrothed to other people. The novel is set in medieval Cornwall and revolves around the love triangle between Tristram, Iseult, and King Mark.Tristram is a noble knight who is sent to Ireland to bring Iseult back to Cornwall to marry King Mark. However, on their journey back, Tristram and Iseult accidentally drink a love potion, which causes them to fall deeply in love with each other. Despite their love, they are unable to be together due to their obligations to King Mark and their respective spouses.The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and honor. It portrays the struggle between love and duty and the consequences of choosing one over the other. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making it a timeless classic.Tristram and Iseult is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of medieval romance. It is a must-read for anyone who loves romantic literature and is interested in exploring the complexities of love and duty.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840 to 1867, by Matthew Arnold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141792778X.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: 1425466958
• ISBN13: 9781425466954
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"