The Lady of Shalott (Visions in Poetry)

By Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson & Cote, Genevieve

Publishers Summary:
The Lady of Shalott is the third book in Visions in Poetry, an award-winning series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Tennyson's beautiful and enigmatic poem of unrequited love, set in Arthurian England, has enthralled artists for well over a century. With her luminous illustrations, Genevieve Cote weaves a refreshingly modern interpretation of this beloved poem -- one that will enchant readers of all ages.

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ISBN
978-1-55337-874-7
Publisher
Kids Can Press, Ltd.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2005

Gr 7-Up This lyrical poem, written nearly 200 years ago, has been given new life through Cô té 's intelligent artistry. Tennyson's strict stanzas move back and forth in dialogue with the playful, stylized, mixed-media illustrations. The poem's symbolism has been interpreted variously as a work about the isolation of the artist, the inevitability of death, and unrequited love. The art offers room for readers to wander and wonder within the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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