King Arthur And His Knights of the Round Table- Newly Re-Told out of the Old Romances: The Coming of Arthur;the Knights of the Round Table;the Quest ... Grail;the Departing of Arthur (Puffin Books) - Softcover

Green, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140300732 ISBN 13: 9780140300734

Publisher: Puffin, 1973

Synopsis

This work is based on "Morte d' Arthur" written by Sir Thomas Malory. This story, which has so deeply impressed itself upon the hearts and minds of men, centers on the shadowy but heroic figure of Arthur, king of the Britons in the 5th or 6th century. It has flowed over time by being told by various authors, and on this current it carried the elements of all the influences and ideals that were gradually determining the nature and standards of the English-speaking world. Handsomely illustrated.

About this title

About the Author:

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He died in 1987.

From the Inside Flap:

Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table, " "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, " "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, " and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers. (All Ages)

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0140300732
• ISBN 13: 9780140300734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288