Idylls of the King
Idylls of the King is the cycle of twelve narrative poems in blank verse in which Alfred, Lord Tennyson retold the legend of King Arthur, published in stages between 1859 and 1885. It runs from "The Coming of Arthur" to "The Passing of Arthur," and between them follows Gareth and Lynette, Geraint and Enid, Merlin and Vivien, Lancelot and Elaine, the quest of the Holy Grail, Pelleas, Tristram, and finally Guinevere's parting from the king. Tennyson drew mainly on Malory and the Mabinogion, but he shaped the material into a study of an ideal order corroded from within by faithlessness. The poems were enormously popular in Victorian England and fixed the image of Camelot for a century. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Idylls of the King
Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Idylls of the King online?
Yes. Idylls of the King opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Idylls of the King is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Idylls of the King in the public domain?
Yes. Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Idylls of the King?
About 5 h 37 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Idylls of the King?
Idylls of the King by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
