Queen Summer; Or, The Tourney of the Lily and the Rose by Walter Crane
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| Author | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
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| Title | Queen Summer; Or, The Tourney of the Lily and the Rose |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Flowers -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Chivalry -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Queens -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Tournaments, Medieval -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24449 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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