The Coming And Passing Of Arthur

The Coming and Passing of Arthur is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson that tells the story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Arthur's life and legacy. In the first part, Arthur is crowned king and begins his reign with great promise. He gathers the bravest and most noble knights in the land to join him at his Round Table, where they swear to uphold the virtues of chivalry and honor. The second part of the poem focuses on the quest for the Holy Grail, which Arthur and his knights undertake in order to find the cup that was used at the Last Supper. Despite their best efforts, the knights are unable to find the Grail, and the quest ends in tragedy. The third part of the poem explores the love triangle between Arthur, his wife Guinevere, and his most trusted knight, Lancelot. Guinevere and Lancelot's affair ultimately leads to the downfall of Arthur's kingdom, as their betrayal causes a civil war that tears the Round Table apart. The final part of the poem depicts Arthur's death and his journey to the mystical island of Avalon, where he is said to rest until the day when he will return to save his people in their hour of need. The poem ends with a sense of hope and renewal, as Arthur's legacy lives on in the hearts of his followers and in the tales that are told of his deeds. Overall, The Coming and Passing of Arthur is a powerful and evocative retelling of one of the most enduring legends of Western literature. Tennyson's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the story to life, capturing the beauty and tragedy of Arthur's world in equal measure.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tennyson: Including Lotos Eaters, Ulysses, Ode on the Death, Maud, The Coming and the Passing of Arthur, by Alfred Lord Tennyson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417912596.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.