Bulfinch and Tennyson

In Bulfinch's Mythology, Thomas Bulfinch, writes in a repetitive way using mostly facts and summaries of important and dramatic events. Thomas Bulfinch wrote so that he wouldn't disturb England and the English culture, history, and traditions. He writes of romances with sudden tragic endings and battles with interesting adventures. In his version of The Lady of Shalott, Bulfinch sticks with his dull explanations and descriptions of important characters. "The lord of this castle had a …

…for her. Guenever thinks up a plan for Lancelot to still go to the tournament so that no one will know he is actually there. "But knowing you are Lancelot; your great name . . . hide it therefore; go unknown" (175). Tennyson inserts more features about his characters and the events that they play in. He is able to bring life and enjoyment out of a simple but powerful story, using realistic features and powerful words and aspects.