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Idylls of the King

Baron Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson

The longest and most ambitious work of his career, Idylls is a reflection of Tennyson's lifelong interest in Arthurian themes. His personification of Arthur, the highest ideal of manhood and leadership, is achieved through a delicacy of phrase and metrical effect that are unmatched.

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It was mentioned in passing after the discussion of Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur' and described as the work of a 'creepy-looking dude' but a great poet.

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And after Mallory, you have Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote The Idols of the King.

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It was mentioned in passing after the discussion of Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur' and described as the work of a 'creepy-looking dude' but a great poet.

"

And after Mallory, you have Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote The Idols of the King.

Yeah. That creepy looking dude. And great poet. Yeah. But scary looking.

Episode: SYSK Distraction Playlist: Was there a real King A...

It was mentioned in the context of other works that contributed to the Arthurian legend, along with a description of the author's appearance.

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So after Mallory, you have Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote The Idols of the King.

Yeah. That creepy looking dude. And great poet. Yeah. But scary looking.

Episode: SYSK Distraction Playlist: Was there a real King A...

It was mentioned as a book by Alfred Lord Tennyson, who was described as a poet, and whose name was liked by one of the podcast speakers.

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So after Mallory, you have Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote The Idols of the King.

Yeah. That creepy looking dude. And great poet. Yeah. But scary looking.

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