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Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Dutton Juvenile
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,40 MB
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : 9780525473213
Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
Author : Frances Nimmo Greene
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 2019-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780469566316
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Author : Howard Pyle
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 49,40 MB
Release : 2024-10-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1454957395
The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Children's Signature Clothbound Classics series. Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail—all originating from Arthurian legend—have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building. This Children's Signature Clothbound Classics edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is the only widely available edition of Howard Pyle’s version, which was written specifically for children.
Author : James Knowles
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 26,38 MB
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1398809888
Arthurian expert Sir James Knowles brings together fourteen tales of King Arthur and his knights, inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's first four 'Idylls of the King'. Here is a fascinating journey through the land of ancient England where magic, mystery and warring factions come together in cataclysmic fashion. Beginning with the finding of the wizard Merlin, Sir James recounts the discovery of the legendary sword Excalibur, King Arthur's victory over the Saxons and his marriage to the beautiful Guinevere, as well as his battles against armies from Europe and his evasion of Queen Morgan's attempts to kill him with a magic garment. Tales include: • The Prophecies of Merlin and the Birth of Arthur • The Miracle of the Sword and Stone • The Lady of the Lake • The Founding of the Round Table • The Adventures of Sir Gawain Revealing the escapades of the Knights of the Round Table, such as Lancelot, Bedivere, Bors, Modred, Tristram and Galahad, as they seek to protect Arthur's kingdom, we discover how these fabled figures found their destiny. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Myths and Legends brings together beautiful retellings of mythologies from different traditions, from Celtic to Native American.
Author : John Steinbeck
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 27,5 MB
Release : 2001-05-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0141186305
Presents the author's reinterpretation of tales from Malory's Morte d'Arthur.
Author : Mrs. T. K. Hervey
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,12 MB
Release : 1877
Category : Camelot (Legendary place)
ISBN :
Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 12,85 MB
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0141918705
King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.
Author : Frances Nimmo Greene
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 1929
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN :
Author : Frances Nimmo Greene
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 13,26 MB
Release : 1901
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Howard Pyle
Publisher :
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 48,94 MB
Release : 2020-12-14
Category :
ISBN : 9788027307746
"The Story of King Arthur and His Knights" - First part of the book tells how young Arthur pulled a sword out of an anvil, how he learned of his royal lineage, and how he thus became king. Second part tells the stories of Merlin, Sir Pellias, Sir Gawaine and other noble knights. "The Story of the Champions of the Round Table" consists of many Arthurian legends, including those concerning of the young Sir Lancelot, Sir Tristan, and Sir Percival. "The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions" consists of a large series of episodes in the legend of the chief knight of the Round Table, Sir Lancelot, and many of his friends, including the Lady Elaine, Sir Ewaine, and Sir Gareth. "The Story of the Grail and the Passing of King Arthur" tells of Sir Geraint and his wife Enid, how they met at a knight tournament and how they went through numerous adventures to prove their love. Also there is the story of Sir Galahad and how he achieved the Holy Grail, and the tale of the death of King Arthur.