"Tristram" is a profound narrative poem that reimagines the timeless Arthurian legend of Tristram and Isolt. Written by the celebrated American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson, this work stands as the final and most acclaimed installment of his Arthurian trilogy. The poem explores the intense and tragic romance between the knight Tristram and the Irish princess Isolt, delving into themes of doomed love, inexorable fate, and the complexities of human passion. Robinson departs from traditional medievalism to provide a ...
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"Tristram" is a profound narrative poem that reimagines the timeless Arthurian legend of Tristram and Isolt. Written by the celebrated American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson, this work stands as the final and most acclaimed installment of his Arthurian trilogy. The poem explores the intense and tragic romance between the knight Tristram and the Irish princess Isolt, delving into themes of doomed love, inexorable fate, and the complexities of human passion. Robinson departs from traditional medievalism to provide a psychologically rich and modern perspective on these classic characters, focusing on their inner lives and the philosophical weight of their choices. Through its masterful blank verse, "Tristram" captures the haunting beauty of the Cornish coast and the somber atmosphere of a love that defies societal constraints and personal loyalty. The narrative skillfully balances intimate emotional exchanges with the grander movements of Arthurian myth, cementing Robinson's reputation as a premier voice in 20th-century American literature. This masterpiece of narrative poetry, which earned Robinson his third Pulitzer Prize, remains a cornerstone of modern literary adaptations of the Matter of Britain. Readers will find in "Tristram" a lyrical and poignant meditation on the enduring power of myth and the tragic fragility of human devotion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Tristram to cart. $22.97, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Creative Media Partners, LLC.
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Add this copy of Tristram to cart. $13.00, good condition, Sold by Nelson & Nelson, Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Trenton, SC, UNITED STATES, published 1927 by The Literary Guild of America,.
Add this copy of Tristram to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by A Book Store of Hastings rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from HASTINGS, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1927 by The Macmillan company.
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Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Cover bumped, with rubbed edges. Light library markings in book with card holder and book number removed from book. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.
Add this copy of Tristram to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Charest Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cloverport, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1927 by The Macmillan company.
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5 p.l., 9-210 p. 25 cm. 1927 First edition. Good. No Jacket. Book is in acceptable reading condition. Hardcover. Modest wear. Pages are age tanned, more heavily on the end pages. Pages are clean and with only some writing in pencil on the first free page; all other pages unmarked. The title page has a very tiny tear on the bottom edge. The Binding is tight and sound. Red covers are clean but very faded; gilt printing on spine is also very faded. Cover has some light edge wear, fraying to the spine edges, corner bumping, and a few scratches on the front cover. Tristram is the third of Robinson's long Arthurian-related poems, preceded by Merlin and Lancelot. 'Tristram' was Robinson's greatest critical and popular success to date, cementing his reputation as a skilled poet. "
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Fair. Size: 7x5x0; Hardcover. No dust jacket. Text unmarked. Covers show edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing and bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Previous owners name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Very good. Contents in excellent condition. Visible wear to leather cover, fading to spine. Beautiful calligraphy of Exhortation of The Dawn poem in front of book by Kalidasa dated August 1928. Macmillan Co, 1928, 210 pp. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day.
Add this copy of Tristram to cart. $19.00, very good condition, Sold by Persephone's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gastonia, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1934 by Macmillan.
