Story of Arthur (Illustrated Classics) - Softcover

Riordan, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192741772 ISBN 13: 9780192741776

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

In this splendid retelling of the Arthurian legend in the Oxford Illustrated Classics series, James Riordan captures all the magic and mystery of the splendid 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 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, his coronation 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:

"Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "The language is formal and distant, as befits a legend, and lovely illustrations complement the text."--VOYA "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 "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "The language is formal and distant, as befits a legend, and lovely illustrations complement the text."--VOYA "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 "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road !d 1998/11/01 "The language is formal and distant, as befits a legend, and lovely illustrations complement the text."--VOYA "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal !d 1998/08/09 "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road ]d 1998/11/01 "The language is formal and distant, as befits a legend, and lovely illustrations complement the text."--VOYA "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal ]d 1998/08/09

Synopsis:

This version of the Arthurian legend concentrates simply 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: 0192741772
• ISBN 13: 9780192741776
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Ambrus Victor