Alfred Lord Tennyson — Idylls of the King

London, Edward Moxon & Co. 1861. Leather. Tennyson's notable cycle of narrative poems in a full calf prize binding. An early edition of this work in a full calf prize binding, with the gilt crest of Marlborough College to the front board and gilt detailing to the spine. Marbled end papers and edges.Prize inscription to the first blank page, dated 1861.Idylls of the King is a cycle of twelve narrative poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson. These poems retell the legend of King Arthur, his knights, his love for Guinevere and her tragic betrayal of him. They have often been read as an allegory of societal conflicts during the Victorian era in England.This edition contains the first set of Idylls, which were originally published in 1859: 'Enid', 'Vivien', 'Elaine' and 'Guinevere&apos. In a full calf prize binding. Externally, smart. Spine is rubbed with six small worming holes, but gilt remains fairly bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .