The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (Forgotten Books) [Paperback]

Howard Pyle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2008

Book Description:

"This is Howard Pyle's retelling of the legends of three of the most illustrious knights of the Round Table, Sir Lancelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival. This [text] preserves all of the lavish drawings, also by Pyle, which go a long way towards establishing the atmosphere of the narrative." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Foreword; Prologue; Part I The Story Of Launcelot; Introduction; Chapter First; Chapter Second; Chapter Third; Chapter Fourth; Chapter Fifth; Chapter Sixth; Chapter Seventh; Chapter Eighth; Conclusion; The Book Of Sir Tristram; Prologue; Part I The Story Of Sir Tristram And The Lady Belle Isoult; Chapter First; Chapter Second; Chapter Third; Chapter Fourth; Chapter Fifth; Chapter Sixth; Chapter Seventh; Part ii The Story Of Sir Tristram And Sir Lamorack; Introduction; Chapter First; Chapter Second; Chapter Third; Part iii The Madness Of Sir Tristram; Introduction; Chapter First; Chapter Second; Chapter Third; Chapter Four; The Book Of Sir Percival; Introduction; Prologue; Chapter First; Chapter Second; Chapter Third; Chapter Fourth; Chapter Fifth; Conclusion

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

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About the Author

About the Author:

"Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 - November 9, 1911) was an American illustrator and writer, primarily of books for young audiences. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy.

In 1894 he began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry (now Drexel University), and after 1900 he founded his own school of art and illustration (later called the Brandywine School). Some of his more famous students were Olive Rush, N. C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, and Jessie Willcox Smith.

His 1883 classic The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood remains in print to this day, and his other books, frequently with medieval European settings, include a four-volume set on King Arthur that cemented his reputation.

He wrote an original work, Otto of the Silver Hand, in 1888. He also illustrated historical and adventure stories for periodicals such as Harper's Weekly and St. Nicholas Magazine. His Men of Iron was made into a movie in 1954, The Black Shield of Falworth.

Pyle travelled to Florence, Italy to study mural painting in 1910, and died there in 1911 of sudden kidney infection." (Quote from wikipedia.org)

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: Forgotten Books (January 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605064823
• ISBN-13: 978-1605064826
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 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: #3,975,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stirs the imagination, June 9, 2006

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Jesse Rouse (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (Dover Children's Classics) (Paperback)

Howard Pyle weaves another masterpiece in this, the sequel to The Story of King Arthur and His Knights. It is frought with adventure, chivalry, and Pyle's own version of Old English to go with it. Pyle's english and his drawings add greatly to the already great story, making this series one of the best I have ever read.

This book details the early adventures of Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram, and Sir Percival. One would think that the jousts/battles would get repetitive and boring after a while, but Pyle is so masterful a storyteller that it never gets boring, and each adventure captures the imagination more than the last.

Overall grade: A+

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of Pyle's amazing works, November 19, 2003

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (Dover Children's Classics) (Paperback)

If you can find this in any addition, though the hardback is very nice gift, it is a great addition to any Grail Lore Collection.

Pyle did so many books great books on the Medieval Myths and Legends. First published in 1905, Pyle wrote and illustrated his own tales, such as Lancelot, Tristam & Isoult, and Percival. The pen in and ink drawing are simply amazing and so bring alive his stories.

Highly recommended for those interested in tales of the Round Table. Hopefully, with the interested Tolkien's Rings, it will reawaken a hunger for these tales of chivalry, of valour and those willing to stand and fight in what they believe.