Book Description
Here are the best-loved legends of the Round Table, recounted by one of the world's great storytellers. Andrew Lang, author of Dover's perennially best-selling fairy books of many colors, presents enchanting renditions of favorite tales from Arthurian myth: how the young Arthur pulled the sword from the stone to become king, how he acquired the sword Excalibur, the beginnings of the Round Table, the passing of Merlin, how Morgan Le Fay tried to kill Arthur, the quest for the Holy Grail, the romance of Lancelot and Guenevere, the passing of King Arthur, and many more. Magnificent engravings appear throughout the text, further enhancing this splendid introduction to Camelot and its lore for readers of all ages. Unabridged republication of the work published by Schocken Books, New York, 1967. 28 black-and-white illustrations.
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A facsimile of the edition prepared by Andrew Lang in the early 1900s about King Arthur, his heroic knights, and romantic residents of Camelot.
King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table ANNOTATION
A facsimile of the edition prepared by Andrew Lang in the early 1900s about King Arthur, his heroic knights, and romantic residents of Camelot.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A ruler said to be the model of goodness over evil and a formidable comrade in the ever-present struggle between right and wrong, the figure of King Arthur of England prevails at the heart of the Arthurian legends. The myths surrounding his reign have been recounted in endless tales. This collection includes thirteen of the best-loved legends of the man and his Knights of the Round Table. Bewitching stories, related by one of the world's great storytellers, tell of how the young Arthur pulled a sword from a stone to become king; his meeting with the Lady of the Lake and acquisition of the mighty sword Excalibur; gatherings at the Round Table; the death of Merlin; how the mysterious sorceress Morgan Le Fay attempted to kill Arthur; the quest for the Holy Grail; the romance of Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthur's wife; the passing of King Arthur, and more. Magnificent engravings appear throughout the text, further enhancing this splendid introduction to Camelot and its enchanting lore.
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