Idylls of the King
by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
340 pages~6 hrs
“A kingdom forged in glory, undone by the shadows of the human heart.”
Experience the legend of Camelot through Tennyson's sweeping, lyrical poetry that chronicles the rise and tragic fall of an empire. These twelve masterful idylls explore the chivalry, betrayal, and haunting beauty of King Arthur's court as it struggles to maintain a dream of perfection.
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