Idylls Of The King : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162667225 : 1162667222 : 10 Sep 2010 : Idylls of the King is a collection of twelve narrative poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson, first published in 1859. The poems are based on the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, drawing on sources from Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur and other medieval texts. The collection begins with the story of King Arthur's rise to power and his marriage to Guinevere, followed by the tales of his knights, including Lancelot, Gawain, and Galahad. The poems explore themes of chivalry, honor, love, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. Tennyson's writing is characterized by its rich imagery, lyrical language, and vivid descriptions of the natural world. The poems are written in blank verse, with occasional rhyming couplets and stanzas. Idylls of the King was well-received upon its publication and has remained a popular work of literature. It has been adapted into various forms, including op