"Tales from Tennyson" by Molly K. Bellew is a collection of reimagined stories that opens the door to legendary tales for young readers. Drawn from the famous poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson, especially those about King Arthur and his Knights, the book transforms poetic verses into exciting stories full of knights, magic, and adventure. Each tale explores the heroic times of King Arthur, from his rise to become king to his brave knights and their quest. Arthur's story starts with questions about where he came from and the battles he fights to bring England together, setting the stage for a realm filled with courage, love, and the tough decisions the knights face. With characters like the magical Merlin and the noble Guinevere, the tales bring to light the ideals of knighthood, the importance of being honorable, and the complexities of love, offering an inviting gateway for young readers to explore the epic world of King Arthur.
Tales from Tennyson
By Alfred Tennyson Tennyson
In a land of brave knights and powerful wizards, a king rises to unite a kingdom and prove that honor and courage can overcome any challenge.
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About the AuthorAlfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson,, was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu". He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, in 1830. "Claribel" and "Mariana", which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although described by some critics as overly sentimental, his poems ultimately proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson,, was an English poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu". He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems, Chiefly Lyrical, in 1830. "Claribel" and "Mariana", which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although described by some critics as overly sentimental, his poems ultimately proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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