King Arthur (Oxford Illustrated Classics) - Hardcover

Riordan, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192741764 ISBN 13: 9780192741769

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

In this splendid retelling of the legend of King Arthur, James Riordan captures the magical and mysterious kingdom of Camelot. The magician Merlin, the sword Excalibur, the Lady of the Lake, the beautiful Guinevere, the knights of the Round Table, Lancelot, the Green Knight, and all of the other characters from Camelot spring to life in Victor Ambrus's colorful recreations of the lost world of King Arthur. Beginning when the evil Vortigern poisons his father, The Story of King Arthur follows young Arthur's escape in the arms of the magician Merlin, his education as a knight, and coronation as king after he pulls the sword from the stone, and his reign over Camelot amongst the Knights of the Round Table.

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Review:

"The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review

Synopsis:

The Arthurian legend, concentrating on the main events in the life of King Arthur. The illustrations set the story on the coasts of Cornwall and the landscapes of Southern Wales.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0192741764
• ISBN 13: 9780192741769
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96