Tennyson's Idylls of the king vs The Passing of Arthur: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Middle Ages in literature, Medievalism, Kings and rulers in literature, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, History and criticism
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.
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The Passing of Arthur
Originally published in 1988, this volume contains papers from, and commissioned after, "The Passing of Arthur", a conference on Medieval and Renaissance Studies in November 1986. No Arthurian story is experienced…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Passing of Arthur has the widest readership — 199 ratings behind its score.
- The Passing of Arthur runs the darker storyline; Tennyson's Idylls of the king stays the lighter read.
How to choose
New to the genre?
The Passing of Arthur
Challenging vs Demanding for Tennyson's Idylls of the king
In the mood for something dark?
The Passing of Arthur
a darker storyline than Tennyson's Idylls of the king
Want something lighter?
Tennyson's Idylls of the king
an easier tone than The Passing of Arthur
Scores by source
| Tennyson's Idylls of the king | The Passing of Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (199) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (14) | — |
Reception
| Tennyson's Idylls of the king | The Passing of Arthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 14 | 199 |
| Editions | 11 | 8 |
| Citations | — | 18 |
| Want to read | — | 442 |
| Reading it now | — | 8 |
| Written reviews | — | 12 |
| Pages | 435 | 342 |