Tristram And Iseult

Tristram and Iseult is a classic novel by the renowned Victorian poet and critic, Matthew Arnold. The book is a retelling of the famous medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tragic love story that has been told and retold for centuries. The novel follows the story of Tristram, a young knight who is sent to Ireland to bring back the beautiful and talented Iseult to be the bride of his uncle, King Mark. However, on the journey back to Cornwall, Tristram and Iseult fall deeply in love, and their love affair becomes the stuff of legend. Arnold's version of the story is a beautiful and lyrical retelling, full of rich and vivid descriptions of the landscapes and characters. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and it is a powerful meditation on the nature of human desire and the consequences of giving in to it. Tristram and Iseult is a timeless tale of forbidden love that has captivated readers for generations, and Arnold's retelling is a masterful work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poems of Matthew Arnold 1840 to 1867, by Matthew Arnold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141792778X.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.