King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Racehorse for Young Readers · Hardcover · May 16, 2017
King Arthur’s stories are timeless tales that have been told countless times since the fifteenth century when Sir Thomas Malory introduced them in Le Morte d’Arthur.
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- Who it’s for
- These Arthurian stories pair daring adventure with the drama of loyalty, romance, and courage.
- Themes
- loyalty, conflict, courage
- Pacing
- Fast
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King Arthur’s stories are timeless tales that have been told countless times since the fifteenth century when Sir Thomas Malory introduced them in Le Morte d’Arthur. The basis for the upcoming film, this collection is retold by famed American poet and author Sidney Lanier. He imbues the legendary stories with action and adventure, accompanied by N. C. Wyeth’s breathtaking illustrations. Readers will enjoy the daring exploits of Arthur and his knights.
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You’ll find the tale of how Arthur pulled the sword from the stone to become king of England and be introduced to his brave knights Sirs Launcelot, Gawaine, Tristram, Galahad, and more. Their search for the Holy Grail through the tragic final battle will thrill you and capture your imagination. The Arthurian legends are coursing with drama and adventure. Instilled with themes of loyalty, conflict, romance, and courage, these stories will fill readers of any age with wonder. Experience them in this edition of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Legend in Motion
These Arthurian stories pair daring adventure with the drama of loyalty, romance, and courage.
Come here for
- Arthur and his knights in quests, conflict, and high adventure
- N. C. Wyeth’s illustrations alongside Sidney Lanier’s retelling
Expect
- Legendary tales shaped by loyalty, romance, and courage
- A sweep from the sword in the stone to the final battle
Where it sits
| Arthurian Tales | 99% |
|---|---|
| Medieval Tales | 48% |
| The Classics | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- The Classics
- Medieval Tales
- Arthurian Tales
- Royalty & Princes
- Authors
- Sidney Lanier
- Publisher
- Racehorse for Young Readers
- Published
- May 16, 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- loyalty · conflict · courage
- Reading lane
- The Classics