The Return of Sir Percival


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Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2016​ A Tale of the Last Knight of the Round Table Seven years after the death of Arthur Pendragon, Sir Percival, the last surviving knight of the Round Table, returns to Albion after a long and futile quest for the Holy Grail. The peaceful and prosperous home that he left a decade earlier is no more. Camelot has fallen, and much of the Pendragon’s kingdom has been subjugated by the evil Morgana and the Norse invaders who once served under her banner. Although the knight desires only to return to his ancestral lands and to live in peace, he vows to pursue one last quest before he rests—to find Guinevere, the Queen of the Britons. This journey will force the knight to travel the length and breadth of Albion, to overcome the most fearsome and cunning of enemies, and to embrace a past that is both painful and magnificent. The Return of Sir Percival is the tale of a knight who seeks peace, but finds only war, of a Queen who has borne sorrow and defeat, but who will not yield, and of a valiant people determined to cast of the yoke of their oppressors. It is also a tale of tragedy and triumph, and of romance lost and then found. The unique vision of the Arthurian world brought to life in S. Alexander O’Keefe’s The Return of Sir Percival takes readers on a journey that is as enthralling as it is memorable.




Chinese Ceramics


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Presents 50 selected highlights of this world-renowned collection ... The accompanying text gives brief details and draws out their most significant features"--Cover flap.




The Woman in White


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The Truth and Legend of King Arthur


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King Arthur is a legendary British ruler who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. This Ultimate Collection contains the most important 10 books about King Arthur, The Holy Grail, Sir Lancelot, Sorcerer Merlin, the Excalibur, the Legendary Camelot, Adventures of the Noble Knights of the Round Table, as well as other connected British Celtic Legends and Myths:_x000D_ King Arthur – An Introduction by H. W. Mabie_x000D_ Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory_x000D_ The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles_x000D_ King Arthur and His Knights by Maude L. Radford_x000D_ The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle_x000D_ The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Howard Pyle_x000D_ The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle_x000D_ Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson_x000D_ Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Richard Morris_x000D_ The Mabinogion_x000D_ Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race




KING ARTHUR OF CAMELOT: The History & The Myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (10 Books in One Volume)


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KING ARTHUR OF CAMELOT: The History & The Myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is an expansive anthology that presents a meticulously curated selection of texts chronicling the Arthurian legends. Through an impressive range of literary styles, from epic poems to romantic tales and historical narratives, this collection encapsulates the enduring allure of King Arthur's world. The anthology stands out for its comprehensive scope, incorporating works that trace the evolution of Arthurian lore from its chivalric roots to its romantic reimaginations, highlighting the cultural and literary significance of the Arthurian saga throughout the ages. The contributing authors and editors, including Howard Pyle, Richard Morris, and Alfred Tennyson among others, are luminaries in their own right, each bringing a unique perspective to the Arthurian legends. Their collective works reflect a rich tapestry of medieval history, myth, and literature, aligning with various cultural and literary movements. This diversity enriches the anthology, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the Arthurian legend's transformation over centuries, underscored by the contributors deep engagement with historical research and creative reinterpretation. This anthology is an indispensable resource for anyone keen on exploring the multifaceted narratives of King Arthur and his Knights. It presents a unique opportunity to engage with the myths that have shaped literary and cultural histories. For scholars, enthusiasts, and new readers alike, this collection promises a journey through the valor, betrayal, and romance of Camelot, presenting an unparalleled exploration into the heart of Arthurian tales. Through its intricate compilation, the anthology not only educates but also enriches one's appreciation for the legacy and evolving narrative of King Arthur and his Round Table.




The Pre-Raphaelite Art of the Victorian Novel


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A provocative interdisciplinary study of the Victorian novel and Pre-Raphaelite art, this book offers a new understanding of Victorian novels through Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Concentrating on Elizabeth Gaskell, Wilkie Collins, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy and aligning each novelist with specific painters, this work interprets narrative redrawings of Pre-Raphaelite paintings within a range of cultural contexts as well as alongside recent theoretical work on gender. Letters, reviews, and journals convincingly reinforce the contentions about the novels and their connection with paintings. Featuring color reproductions of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, this book reveals the great achievement of Pre-Raphaelite art and its impact on the Victorian novel. Arguing for the direct relationship between Pre-Raphaelite painting and the Victorian novel, this book fills a gap in the currently available literature devoted to the Victorian novel, the Pre-Raphaelites, and the connection of Pre-Raphaelite art to Victorian poetry. Visual readings of the Victorian novel channel the twenty-first-century readers' desire for the visual into the exploration of Pre-Raphaelite art in the Victorian novel, in the process offering fresh insights into the representation of gender in Victorian culture. Through a textual and a visual journey, this work reveals a new approach to the Victorian novel and Pre-Raphaelite art with profound implications for the study of both.




Legends and Stories of King Arthur


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King Arthur and his court come to life in this four volume omnibus of Howard Pyles 'Legends and Stories of King Arthur.' Included herein are 'The Story of King Arthur and His Knights,' 'The Story of the Champions of the Round Table,' 'The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions,' and 'The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur.' Hours upon hours of enchanted adventures for the whole family.




King Arthur Super Pack


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The King Arthur Super Pack is the most complete collection of Arthurian literature ever assembled. There are more than two thousand pages of amazing literature here. There are more than a dozen major works included in this collection, as well as a number of works of interest to Arthurian fans. Journey back in time to the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, when magic and chivalry ruled the land. Included in this omnibus edition are: 'Le Morte D'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory; 'Idylls of the King' by Lord Alfred Tennyson; 'A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court' by Mark Twain; 'Erec et Enide' by Chrétien de Troyes; 'The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights' by Sir James Knowles; 'Stories of King Arthur's Knights: Told to the Children' by Mary MacGregor; 'Stories of King Arthur and His Knights' by U. Waldo Cutler; 'King Arthur's Knights: The Tales Re-Told for Boys & Girls' by Henry Gilbert; 'Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion' by Beatrice Clay; 'King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table' by Rupert S. Holland; 'The Marvellous History of King Arthur in Avalon' by Geoffrey of Monmouth; 'Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale' by Charlton Miner Lewis; 'Merlin's Youth' by George Parker Bidder; 'Sir Gawain and the Lady of Lys' translated by Jessie L. Weston; 'Merlin the Enchanter' by Thomas Wentworth Higginson; 'King Arthur at Avalon' by Thomas Wentworth Higginson; 'Sir Lancelot of the Lake' by Thomas Wentworth Higginson; 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' translated by Jessie Weston; 'The Story of the Champions of the Round Table' by Howard Pyle; 'A Knyght Ther Was' by Robert F. Young; 'The Egyptian Maid or The Romance of the Water-Lily' by William Wordsworth; 'Merlin and Vivien' by Lord Alfred Tennyson; 'Merlin's Song' by Ralph Waldo Emerson; 'Gawain and the Lady of Avalon' by George Augustus Simcox; and 'The Marriage of Sir Gawaine' by Bishop Thomas Percy.




King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot


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This ebook collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The edition contains ten books of incredible & unforgettable tales of King Arthur, The Holy Grail, Sir Lancelot, Sorcerer Merlin, the Excalibur, the Legendary Camelot, Adventures of the Noble Knights of the Round Table, as well as other British Celtic Legends and Myths: King Arthur – An Introduction by H. W. Mabie Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles King Arthur and His Knights by Maude L. Radford The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Howard Pyle The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Richard Morris The Mabinogion Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race




The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions


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Follows Sir Launcelot of the Round Table as he rescues Queen Guinevere, fights in the tournament at Astolat and pursues other adventures.