Study Guide to The Idylls of the King and Other Poems by Alfred Tennyson

by Intelligent Education (Created by)

Overview

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Alfred Tennyson, appointed Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during Queen Victoria's reign. Titles in this study guide include The Idylls Of The King, Ulysses and Tithonus, The Palace of Art, Lucretius, In Memoriam, and Demeter and Persephone. As a celebrated British poet of the nineteenth-century, he was one of the most renowned poets of the Victorian era. Moreover, Tennyson's early works are responsible for shaping the revival of the medieval period. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Tennyson's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645420149
Publisher:	Dexterity
Publication date:	07/10/2020
Series:	Bright Notes
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Intelligent Education is a learning company with a mission to publish accessible resources and digital tools to educate the world. Their mission drives every project, from publishing books to designing software and online courses, film projects, mobile apps, VR/AR learning tools and more. IE builds tools to empower people who love to learn. Intelligent Education offers courses in science, mathematics, the arts, humanities, history and language arts taught by leading university professors from Wake Forest University, Indiana University, Texas A&M University, and other great schools. The learning platform features 3D models and 360 media paired with instructional videos for on-screen and Mixed Reality interaction that increases student engagement and improves retention. The IE team is geographically located across the United States and is a division of Academic Influence. Learn more at http://intelligent.education.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS 1) Introduction to Alfred Tennyson 1 2) Introduction to The Idylls of The King 9 3) The Marriage of Geraint 13 4) Geraint and Enid 21 5) Merlin and Vivien 28 6) Lancelot and Elaine 35 7) Guinevere 43 8) The Coming of Arthur 50 9) The Holy Grail 58 10) Pelleas and Ettarre 67 11) The Passing of Arthur 73 12) The Last Tournament 80 13) Gareth and Lynette 87 14) Balin and Balan 94 15) The Palace of Art 101 16) In Memoriam 111 17) Ulysses and Tithonus 130 18) Lucretius 140 19) Demeter and Persephone 147 20) Conclusion 154 21) Bibliography 159