Morte D'Arthur, A Poem - Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Résumé :
A legend endures in verse. Alfred Lord Tennyson's Morte D'Arthur stands as a luminous jewel of Victorian era literature, bringing the grandeur of the Arthurian legend to life in poetry. With masterful lyricism, Tennyson weaves the fate of the legendary King Arthur, evoking the splendour of medieval romance themes and the timeless ideals of chivalry and heroism. This narrative poem collection, celebrated among poetry enthusiasts and classic literature readers alike, captures the poignant twilight of a mythic age, where honour and loss walk hand in hand. First published in 1842, Morte D'Arthur is a cornerstone of Tennyson's Arthurian works and a defining achievement in Victorian poetry. Its evocative imagery and emotional depth have inspired generations, cementing its place among the great works of 19th century England. Tennyson's artistry bridges the ancient and the modern, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring power of legend and the human spirit. For lovers of classic British poets and those drawn to the romance of the Round Table, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the soul of an era. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike....

Biographie:
Alfred Lord Tennyson (6 August 1809 - 6 October 1892) was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, Timbuktu. He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, in 1830. Claribel and Mariana, which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although described by some critics as overly sentimental, his verse soon proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.A number of phrases from Tennyson's work have become commonplace in the English language, including Nature, red in tooth and claw (In Memoriam A.H.H.), 'Tis better to have loved and lost / Than never to have loved at all, Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die, My strength is as the strength of ten, / Because my heart is pure, To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield, Knowledge comes, but Wisdom lingers, and The old order changeth, yielding place to new. He is the ninth most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations....