Publisher's Synopsis

Gareth And Lynette is a narrative poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, a prominent Victorian poet. The poem tells the story of a young knight named Gareth who sets out to prove himself to his lady love, Lynette. Gareth is determined to become a great knight and win Lynette's heart, despite her initial disdain for him. The poem is set in the medieval world of King Arthur's court, and features many of the familiar characters from Arthurian legend, including Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain. As Gareth embarks on his quest, he faces many challenges and battles, including a fierce encounter with the Red Knight. Throughout the poem, Tennyson explores themes of chivalry, honor, and love. He also delves into the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations, as Lynette must confront her own prejudices and assumptions about Gareth's abilities as a knight. Overall, Gareth And Lynette is a richly detailed and engaging poem that showcases Tennyson's mastery of language and storytelling. It is a must-read for fans of Arthurian legend and lovers of poetry alike.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Poems of Knightly Adventure, by Alfred Lord Tennyson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900792.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161583946
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 56
Weight: 254g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 6mm