What Is The Story Of Lancelot And Elaine?
In Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson, there was a part titled Lancelot and Elaine. Here, it explains the story about Lancelot’s encounter with Elaine of Astolat, also known as “lily maid”, “Elaine the Fair” and “Elaine the White”. A long time ago before Arthur became King, he had found a crown that had nine diamonds and he decided to use the diamonds as prizes during yearly competition. Each year, Lancelot won and was rewarded with a diamond. On the ninth year, he decided to win the last one and represent all of them to Queen Guenevere, who at the time was his secret lover. There was a confrontation that she would not be attending the ceremony and Lancelot also decided not to. Guenevere also went on that she could not love Arthur because he was too perfect. When Lancelot travelled to Astolat, where the competition was to be held, he met the King of Astolat, his two sons and his only daughter Elaine. Lancelot had planned to compete in the tournament disguised and he was helped by th
