Sir Thomas Malory, His Turbulent Career: A Biography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164478522)

Sir Thomas Malory, His Turbulent Career: A Biography by Edward Hicks is a comprehensive book that explores the life and career of Sir Thomas Malory, a medieval English writer who is best known for his work, Le Morte d'Arthur. The book delves into Malory's life, from his birth in the early 1400s to his death in prison in 1471. It examines his family background, his education, his military career, and his involvement in the politics of the time. The book also explores Malory's literary achievements and his contribution to the Arthurian legend. The author provides a detailed analysis of Malory's writing style, his use of sources, and his influence on later writers. The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including historical records, court documents, and literary texts. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of Sir Thomas Malory, and for those interested in the history and literature of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Hicks
ISBN-10: 1164478524
ISBN-13: 9781164478522
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d