Arthurian triptych vs Tennyson's Idylls of the king: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Middle Ages in literature, Medievalism, Kings and rulers in literature, Knights and knighthood in literature, Adaptations, Arthurian romances
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Tennyson's Idylls of the king
Tennyson interprets the Arthurian myth as an epic poem, tracing the birth of a king; the founding, fellowship, and decline of the Round Table; and the king's inevitable departure.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Arthurian triptych is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 8 for Tennyson's Idylls of the king.
- Tennyson's Idylls of the king has the widest readership — 14 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Arthurian triptych | Tennyson's Idylls of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (4) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (14) |
Reception
| Arthurian triptych | Tennyson's Idylls of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 14 |
| Editions | 10 | 11 |
| Citations | 3 | — |
| Want to read | 7 | — |
| Pages | 163 | 435 |