Idylls of the King

Length: 12 hrs 31 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Audio Connoisseur

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Alfred Tennyson's Idylls of the King, a masterful reinterpretation of the Arthurian legend, unfolds over twelve loosely connected episodes set in Camelot, where King Arthur and his knights grapple with their noble ideals and tragic flaws. Utilizing exquisite blank verse, Tennyson crafts a poignant narrative rich with themes of love, moral dilemmas, and the struggles between virtue and vice. This epic poem, completed in 1885 after nearly fifty years of development, captivates readers with its blend of valor, doomed love, and ethical challenges, ensuring its lasting impact on literature for generations to come.

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