Le Morte d'Arthur [Paperback]

Thomas Malory (Author), William Caxton (Preface)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

First published in 1485, during England's War of the Roses, "Le Morte d'Arthur" or "The Death of Arthur" combines all of the known legends of King Arthur into one creative text. Beginning with the birth of Arthur and telling the tale of his rise to become the head of the Knights of the Round Table and the husband of Guinevere, we also learn of Lancelot, Arthur's most venerated knight. Many of the other knights' stories are told with varying degrees of respect for the code of chivalry they are to abide by, including the quest for the Holy Grail. The decline of the Round Table is brought about by opposing forces within, of which the adulterous affair of Guinevere and Lancelot plays a destructive role. Treachery reveals this forbidden passion to Arthur, and his revenge leads to his death. This comprehensive telling of Arthurian legend reflects both medieval chivalry and the fractious social unrest characteristic of Malory's time, of which he was literally a prisoner, in a work that is both monumental and enduring.

Product Details

• Paperback: 532 pages
• Publisher: Digireads.com (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420932810
• ISBN-13: 978-1420932812
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and enchanting, July 15, 2011

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Kathleen Mullen (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Morte d'Arthur (Kindle Edition)

This amazing piece of work is wonderful and completely informative. Anything you wanted to know about King Arthur and the legends surrounding him can be found in this book. Totally worth the read.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Novel, April 25, 2011

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Jacqueline M. Muehlbauer "romance fanatic" (carrboro, nc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Morte d'Arthur (Paperback)

This the classic Arthurian Romance written in the 11th century. If you want the first tale, this is a must read for you. Don't fall for the other Arthur classics such as The Once and Future King by White, they will leave you wanting.