Crane, Walter 1845-1915 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Queen Summer; Or, The Tourney of the Lily and the Rose" by Walter Crane is a whimsical poem richly illustrated, created during the late 19th century. The book presents an enchanting narrative focusing on the theme of summer's beauty and allure, personified by Queen Summer and the rivalry between two champions—the Rose and the Lily—vying for her favor. This work exemplifies the artistic and literary trends of the Victorian era, where nature and allegory often coalesced in lush poetic form. The story unfolds in a vibrant garden setting, where Queen Summer presides over a tournament between the knights representing the Rose and the Lily. Their conflict culminates in a battle filled with imagery of floral splendor, evoking the vibrant colors and scents of summer. However, when neither champion can claim victory, Queen Summer intervenes and declares a truce, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony between the two. In the end, the tournament transforms into a joyous celebration, where roses and lilies dance together under the moonlight, symbolizing the blend of love, life, and the beauty of coexistence in the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-01-28 Produced by Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- 19th century Flowers -- Juvenile poetry Chivalry -- Juvenile poetry Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile poetry Queens -- Juvenile poetry Tournaments, Medieval -- Juvenile poetry PR PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24449 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24449 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133547.0 24449