The Last Tournament by Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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Author Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Title The Last Tournament
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Last Tournament" by Alfred Tennyson is a narrative poem, part of his larger cycle titled "Idyls of the King," which reflects the legend of King Arthur and his knights. Written during the Victorian era, the poem captures the themes of chivalry, love, and the moral complexities faced by Arthur and his knights as they grapple with issues of loyalty, honor, and the nature of their code. The work centers around a tournament held in honor of a deceased child, during which ancient friendships are tested and personal sacrifices become evident. In "The Last Tournament," King Arthur and his knights prepare for a grand jousting event, spurred by a poignant connection to a child who has passed away. As the tournament unfolds, the complexities of love and loyalty come to the forefront, particularly through the interactions between Sir Tristram, Queen Isolt, and King Mark. Tensions rise as Tristram grapples with his feelings for both Isolt and the intertwined fate with Arthur and Lancelot. Amidst the jousting, themes of betrayal and the inevitable decline of honor among the knights emerge, highlighted by Tristram's tragic fate as he is fatally wounded by Mark. The poem closes on a melancholic note, with the realization of loss and the fading joy of camaraderie in Arthur's court, embodied by the heart-wrenching lament of Dagonet, Arthur's fool. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Arthur, King -- Poetry
Subject Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject Knights and knighthood -- Poetry
Subject Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 7782
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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