02477cam a22003493u 4500 53722 UtSlPG 20260610134234.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PR Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 Viviane Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier French prose adaptation of: Merlin and Vivien, from Idylls of the King. Release date is 2016-12-12 Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by Gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Viviane" by Alfred Tennyson Tennyson is a narrative poem penned during the late 19th century. The book delves into the intertwined lives of Viviane and Merlin, exploring themes of love, manipulation, and the dynamics of power between genders. Set against the backdrop of Arthurian legend, it offers a rich tapestry of vivid characters and mystical elements. In the poem, Viviane, a cunning and ambitious woman, seeks to win the heart and power of Merlin, the great wizard of King Arthur's court. Initially, she tries to gain his affection with flattery, and as their relationship deepens, she desires to learn a magical dance that could grant her control over him. Tennyson vividly portrays the tension between desire and autonomy as Viviane ultimately exercises her power through manipulation, ensnaring Merlin in a spell that renders him lifeless, securing her own status at the cost of his. The narrative examines the complexities of love, trust, and betrayal, painting Viviane as a multifaceted character driven by her ambitions and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arthurian romances -- Adaptations Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 -- Adaptations Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 Michel, Francisque, 1809-1887 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53722 94556 94556