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100 1 _aTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron,
_d1809-1892
245 1 0 _aElaine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aFrench prose adaptation of: Lancelot and Elaine, from Idylls of the King.
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-17
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
520 _a"Élaine" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a poetic narrative written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of unrequited love and chivalry, centering around Élaine, the beautiful daughter of Astolat, who harbors deep feelings for the renowned knight Lancelot. The poem intertwines elements of Arthurian legend, exploring the interactions and emotional turmoil between Élaine, Lancelot, and other figures within the knights' circle, such as King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. The opening of the poem introduces Élaine in a romanticized setting: she dwells alone in a tower, cherishing an emblem of Lancelot's valor—his sacred shield. Her imagination runs wild as she fantasizes about the knight, pondering his battles and the honor associated with his fame. The poem sets the stage for the love triangle involving Lancelot, Élaine, and Guinevere, as Lancelot outwardly engages in tournaments for glory while remaining emotionally entangled with the queen. Tennyson's exploration of Élaine's devotion and underlying heartache foreshadows the tragic nature of her unreciprocated affection, establishing a poignant and immersive tale that captures both the beauty and the pain of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArthurian romances -- Adaptations
653 _aTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 -- Adaptations
700 1 _aDoré, Gustave,
_d1832-1883
700 1 _aMichel, Francisque,
_d1809-1887
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52592
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