The Book of King Arthur and His Noble Knights (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169781092)

The Book of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by Mary Macleod is a retelling of the classic tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different story from the Arthurian legend. The first chapter introduces the reader to King Arthur, his birth, and his upbringing. The subsequent chapters tell the stories of the knights, such as Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Galahad, and their quests and adventures.The book also includes tales of magic and enchantment, such as the story of Merlin the wizard and the Lady of the Lake. The author has taken care to stay true to the original legends while making the stories accessible and enjoyable for modern readers. The language is clear and easy to understand, making it suitable for both children and adults.The Book of King Arthur and His Noble Knights is beautifully illustrated with color plates and black and white drawings that bring the characters and settings to life. The book is a must-read for anyone who loves tales of chivalry, romance, and adventure. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations and continues to inspire new retellings and adaptations today.Stories from Sir Thomas Malory's Morte Darthur, rewritten by Mary Macleod. Includes a substantial introduction on Malory and his version of the Camelot tales. Copiously illustrated with beautiful lithographs from drawings by the sculptor A. G. Walker. All the tales, from Arthur to Lancelot, from the Green Knight to the Holy Grail. 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: Mary MacLeod,John W. Hales
ISBN-10: 1169781098
ISBN-13: 9781169781092
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 396
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.64lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d