The Coming of Arthur, and Other Idylls of the King

The book was published between 1859 and 1885. It is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. They focus on the legends of King Arthur, wars, the complex love for a woman, and the peak and destruction of Arthur's kingdom. The entire publication outlines Arthur's attempts and failures to ennoble humanity and create an ideal kingdom. Some poems detail the exploits of many knights, including Lancelot, Geraint, Galahad, Balin, and Balan. Between the idyll, a certain transition to other topics pops up, but the figure of Arthur connects all the stories. This volume is a must-have for folklore enthusiasts. The first volume of the Memoirs of the American Folk-Lore Society includes some of Tennyson's best work, including folk-tales of Angola and some of his earliest work. This volume also contains "The Coming of Arthur, and Other Idylls of the King," which has become one of Tennyson's most popular works.