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King Arthur by Andrew Lang

King Arthur

Tales From the Round Table

Andrew Lang

Dover Publications · Print & ebook · August 6, 2002

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.

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Who it’s for
Thirteen Arthurian legends bring Camelot’s familiar names into the enduring struggle between right and wrong.
Themes
Good versus evil, Arthurian legend, The Holy Grail quest
Genres
Arthurian Tales, The Classics, Medieval Tales

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About this book

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.

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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. These stories have inspired numerous film adaptations, including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.

Round Table Lore

Thirteen Arthurian legends bring Camelot’s familiar names into the enduring struggle between right and wrong.

Come here for

  • Arthur, Merlin, Morgan Le Fay, and the Round Table
  • The Holy Grail, Excalibur, and stories of Camelot

Expect

  • A gathering of thirteen best-loved legends
  • Engravings throughout the text

Where it sits

Arthurian Tales99%
Medieval Tales23%
The Classics22%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • The Classics
  • Fairy Tales & Folklore
  • Arthurian Tales
Authors
Andrew Lang
Publisher
Dover Publications
Published
August 6, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Good versus evil · Arthurian legend · The Holy Grail quest
Reading lane
Action & Adventure