The Story of King Arthur and His Knights 1912 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162734453)

""The Story of King Arthur and His Knights"" is a classic novel written by Howard Pyle in 1912. The book tells the story of King Arthur, a legendary British king who ruled in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. The novel is divided into several sections, each detailing a different aspect of King Arthur's life and reign. The book begins with the story of Arthur's birth and his upbringing by the wizard Merlin. It then goes on to describe Arthur's rise to power as he pulls the sword from the stone and becomes king of Britain. The novel also follows the adventures of Arthur's knights, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Galahad. Throughout the book, Arthur and his knights face various challenges and enemies, including the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay and the treacherous Mordred. The novel also explores themes of chivalry, honor, and betrayal, as well as the love triangle between Arthur, his queen Guinevere, and Lancelot. ""The Story of King Arthur and His Knights"" is a beloved classic that has inspired countless adaptations and retellings over the years. Pyle's vivid descriptions and illustrations bring the world of Arthurian legend to life, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature or fantasy fiction.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: Howard Pyle
ISBN-10: 1162734450
ISBN-13: 9781162734453
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 21
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506 / Story of King Arthur and His Knights