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Sir Thomas Malory was a knight and estate owner in the mid 15th century, who spent many years in prison for political crimes as well as robbery. He wrote Le Morte d'Arthur, the first great English prose epic, while imprisoned in Newgate. Malory is believed to have died in 1471.
Peter Ackroyd is a well known writer and historian. He has been the literary editor of The Spectator and chief book reviewer for the The Times, as well as writing several highly acclaimed books including a biography of Dickens and London: The Biography. He resides in London and his most recent highly acclaimed work is Thames: Sacred River.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'In the old wild days of the world there was a King of England known as Uther Pendragon; he was a dragon in wrath as well as in power . . . 'Born with the help of Merlin's magic, blessed with the sword of Excalibur, Arthur becomes King of a troubled England, beginning a golden age of chivalry at the court of Camelot. But his reign is soon to be torn apart by violence, revenge and tragedy . . .Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur made the legend of King Arthur immortal. Now Peter Ackroyd's retelling brings his timeless story of love, enchantment, heroism and betrayal to new life for our times.'I admire this version enormously . . . This story has to move with both swiftness and dignity, and yoking those two qualities together is not an easy task; but Ackroyd does it with ease' Philip Pullman'Ackroyd's lightly trimmed and streamlined Le Morte d'Arthur makes it eminently readable' Sunday Times The legend of King Arthur has retained its appeal and popularity through the ages: Mordred's treason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenevere, the quest for the Holy Grail. This title presents an account of the knights of the Round Table. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140455656
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Book Description Condition: New. 2011. Paperback. The legend of King Arthur has retained its appeal and popularity through the ages: Mordred's treason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenevere, the quest for the Holy Grail. This title presents an account of the knights of the Round Table. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780140455656
Book Description Condition: New. 2011. Paperback. The legend of King Arthur has retained its appeal and popularity through the ages: Mordred's treason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenevere, the quest for the Holy Grail. This title presents an account of the knights of the Round Table. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780140455656