The Sword in the Stone - Hardcover

White, T. H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399225021 ISBN 13: 9780399225024

Publisher: Philomel Books,U.S., 1993

Synopsis

"The Sword And The Stone" recreates, against the background of magnificent pageantry and dark magic that was medieval England, the education and training of young King Arthur, who was to become the greatest of Britain's legendary rulers.

Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the code of being a gentleman. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backwards, the king-to-be is trained in the gusty pursuits of falconry, jousting, hunting and sword play. He is even transformed by his remarkable old tutor into various animals, so that he may experience life from all points of view. In every conceivable and exciting way he is readied for the day when he, and he alone of all Englishmen, is destined to draw forth the marvelous sword from the magic stone and become the rightful King of' England.

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Review:

Neville Jason is in general an avuncular narrator well matched to White's prose. This is education the way it ought to be. --Christina Hardyment

From the Publisher:

This new edition of T.H White's classic story includes a special "Why You'll Love This Book" introduction by bestselling-author, Garth Nix.

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0399225021
• ISBN 13: 9780399225024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256