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The Idylls of the King
by Alfred Tennyson
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- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
London: Edward Moxon, 1862. Leather. Good. 6.5" by 4". None. A collection of four narrative poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson which form part of the cycle of Idylls of the King. Including Enid, Vivien, Elaine and Guinevere. These poems famously retell the legend of King Arthur. This cycle of work would be written over a period 26 years, reaching a total of twelve poems. This particular volume includes the first set of Idylls, with these first poems originally published in 1859. Heavily influenced by his poetic predecessors, in particular John Keats and the romantic poets,Tennyson worked hard to shape his craft. He became a master of the use of metre and demonstrated a richness of imagery that still resonates to this day. Tennyson is perhaps one of Britain's best loved poets, and is still the longest acting poet laureate for Britain, holding the position for forty-two year, right up until his death in 1892. In a red morocco binding. Externally, smart, with just some light rubbing and a few marks. Front hinge strained, causing a closed tear to the title page. Ink signature to front free-endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with just a few instances of foxing. Good
Synopsis
The longest and most ambitious work of his career, Idylls is a reflection of Tennyson's lifelong interest in Arthurian themes. His personification of Arthur, the highest ideal of manhood and leadership, is achieved through a delicacy of phrase and metrical effect that are unmatched.
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LTH28-C-10
- Title
- The Idylls of the King
- Author
- Alfred Tennyson
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Edward Moxon
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1862
- Size
- 6.5" by 4"
- Keywords
- Leather Tennyson Poetry Tennyson
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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