Essays on Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the king vs Tennyson's Idylls of the king: Which Should You Read?
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Essays on Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the king
This 1893 volume offers a collection of essays examining Tennyson's poem cycle on the Arthurian legend. This book was created from a scan of the original artifact, and as such the text of the book is not selectable or…
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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.
- Tennyson's Idylls of the king has the widest readership — 14 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Essays on Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the king | Tennyson's Idylls of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.0 (1) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (14) |
Reception
| Essays on Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the king | Tennyson's Idylls of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 14 |
| Editions | 9 | 11 |
| Citations | 2 | — |
| Want to read | 3 | — |
| Written reviews | 1 | — |
| Pages | 331 | 435 |