1912 King Arthur ILLUMINATED Idylls Alfred Tennyson Merlin Lancelot Sangorski

1912 King Arthur ILLUMINATED Idylls Alfred Tennyson Merlin Lancelot Sangorski

“Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer

Than this world dreams of: Wherefore, let thy voice,

Rise like a fountain for me night and day.”

― Alfred Tennyson, Idylls of the King

Alfred Tennyson’s cycle of poetry tells tales of legends and myths like King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, The Holy Grail, and Lady of the Lake – the utmost of folktales! In this cycle, Tennyson provided one of the most famous literary depictions of King Arthur which helped spark the 19^th-century interest in the timeless legend. This 1912 printing includes a beautifully and lavishly illustrated edition of ‘Morte d’Arthur;’ Tennyson’s important study on Malory’s famous story of the death of King Arthur.

Color illustrated and decorated by Alberto Sangorski. Sangorski was known for his calligraphy and illumination of popular works.

Item number: #26549

Price: $750

TENNYSON, Alfred

Morte d’Arthur

London: Published by Chatto and Windus.  1912.  First edition thus.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 21, [3]
  • 24 color illustrated/illuminated pages
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; secure
• Size: ~10.5in X 8.25in (26.5cm x 20.5cm)

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