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Idylls of the King, The

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noun

  1. a series of poems by Tennyson, based on Arthurian legend.


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At one point, Wirtz quoted from Tennyson's Idylls of the King: The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils himself in many ways, Lest one good custom should corrupt the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Idylls of the King": The first part of this noble poem by Lord Tennyson appeared in 1859, and the remaining parts were issued at various intervals until its completion.

From School Reading by Grades Sixth Year by Baldwin, James

Reading from the "Idylls of the King;" "The Passing of Arthur."

From The Complete Club Book for Women Including Subjects, Material and References for Study Programs; together with a Constitution and By-Laws; Rules of Order; Instructions how to make a Year Book; Suggestions for Practical Community Work; a Resume of what Some Clubs are Doing, etc., etc. by Benton, Caroline French

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