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"The cycle of narrative poems known as ""Idylls of the King"" was written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, one of the most renowned writers of the Victorian period. The collection depicts the ascent and fall of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in a retelling of the Arthurian tales. The Victorian beliefs and concerns are reflected in Tennyson's interpretation of the Arthurian stories, which he uses as a background for reflection on current social and moral problems. The poems in ""Idylls of the King"" are organized more as a succession of related events than in a precise chronological order. Both ""The Coming of Arthur,"" which portrays Arthur as a youthful and idealistic monarch, and ""The Passing of Arthur,"" which details his dying moments and the breakup of the Round Table, are among them. Tennyson examines the depths of human nature as well as the shortcomings and foibles of his characters throughout the book. The ""Idylls of the King"" are regarded as one of Tennyson's best works and an important addition to English literature. The spirit of chivalry, honor, and the pursuit of lofty goals in the face of human frailty are captured in this timeless interpretation of the Arthurian stories."

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"Famous British poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) was a leading figure in the Victorian period. He lived from 1809 to 1892. Tennyson, an English poet who was born in Lincolnshire, began writing poems at an early age. He acquired a classical education, and when he was a teenager, he started composing poems. Tennyson wrote a large amount of poetry over the course of many decades that covered a diverse variety of topics. The poetic beauty, vivid imagery, and deep emotional depth of his poetry set it apart from other poets. Themes of love, grief, nature, religion, and the human condition are all addressed in Tennyson's literature, which embodies the spirit of the Victorian era. The lengthy elegaic poem ""In Memoriam A.H.H.,"" which Tennyson wrote in honor of his close friend Arthur Henry Hallam, who passed away at a young age, is one of his most well-known compositions. The poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson is still praised for its lyrical, reflection, and study of universal human issues. His works have had a lasting impression on English literature, inspiring poets of later generations and altering the course of literature throughout the Victorian period."

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