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"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) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"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) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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Stirs the imagination,
By 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:
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one of Pyle's amazing works,
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.
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battle with thee, sable knight, thy knighthood, yonder knight, greatest knight, knightly word, yonder castle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Tristram, Sir Launcelot, Sir Percival, King Arthur, Sir Lamorack, King Mark, Sir Kay, Sir Palamydes, Lady Belle Isoult, Sir Knight, Sir Nabon, Round Table, Sir Marhaus, King Angus, Sir Ector, Sir Clamadius, Sir Tauleas, King Meliadus, Sir Lionel, Sir Turquine, King Bagdemagus, Sir Bleoberis, Sir Boindegardus, Sir Peris, Sir Andred Browse Sample Pages:
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battle with thee, sable knight, thy knighthood, yonder knight, greatest knight, knightly word, yonder castle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Tristram, Sir Launcelot, Sir Percival, King Arthur, Sir Lamorack, King Mark, Sir Kay, Sir Palamydes, Lady Belle Isoult, Sir Knight, Sir Nabon, Round Table, Sir Marhaus, King Angus, Sir Ector, Sir Clamadius, Sir Tauleas, King Meliadus, Sir Lionel, Sir Turquine, King Bagdemagus, Sir Bleoberis, Sir Boindegardus, Sir Peris, Sir Andred Browse Sample Pages:
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