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James Knowles

The beloved tales of Camelot, Merlin, the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and more.Today, the figure of King Arthur lives on in everything from fantasy novels to comedy films, but the legends surrounding him date back to somewhere in post-Roman times and were first collected by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the twelfth century. Edited for the modern reader by Sir James Knowles, Monmouth's original collection features familiar tales of wizardry and prophecy, lo...

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James Knowles

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Collins Classics

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Translation by Helen Zimmern

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James Knowles

Compiled and arranged by Sir James Thomas Knowles in 1862, this classic work organizes the sweeping legends of King Arthur into a clear, chronological narrative. Drawing primarily from Sir Thomas Malory's 15th-century Le Morte d'Arthur, Knowles chronicles Arthur's rise to power, the guidance of Merlin, and the establishment of the fellowship of the Round Table.The book preserves the themes of chivalry, honor, smiting your opponents, and tragedy while updating Knowles's arc...

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James Knowles

Arthur was the first born son of King Uther Pendragon and heir to the throne. However these were very troubled times and Merlin, a wise magician, advised that the baby Arthur should be raised in a secret place and that none should know his true identity.As Merlin feared, when King Uther died there was great conflict over who should be the next king. Merlin used his magic to set a sword in a stone. Written on the sword, in letters of gold, were these words: "Whoso pulleth out this s...

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Sir James Knowles

According to Wikipedia: "King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and his historical existence is debated and disputed by modern historians."

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Sir James Knowles

King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. Including Arthur's father Uther Pendragon, the wizard Merlin, Arthur's wife Guinevere, the sword Excalibur, Arthur's conception at Tintagel, his final battle against Mordred at Camlann and final rest in Avalon. Lancelot and the Holy Grail to the story, began the genre of Arthurian ro...

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James Knowles

In "The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights," James Knowles presents a richly woven tapestry of medieval lore, capturing the essence of chivalric ideals and heroic adventures. This seminal work, first published in the 19th century, revitalizes Arthurian legends for contemporary readers, employing an accessible yet evocative literary style that combines narrative finesse with moral exploration. Knowles deftly intertwines historical elements with myth, inviting readers into a world where ...

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James Knowles

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Myths & Legends

Complete and unabridged, with 43 full-page plates by Richard Ansdell, Joseph Noel Paton and John Gilbert. The Arthurian story told straight through for readers who want the shape of it without Malory's fifteenth-century prose - the sword, the fellowship, the Grail, the last battle. Knowles made his version in 1862 and dedicated it to Tennyson, who was writing the Idylls at the same time and became his friend. Forty-three plates, among them Rossetti and John Duncan, carry the mood of the ta...

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Thomas Sir Malory, James Sir Knowles, Annabelle Mercer

The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a comprehensive anthology that invites readers into the rich tapestry of Medieval Arthurian literature. Through a diverse array of tales, this collection captures the timeless allure of chivalry, heroism, and the mystical elements that define Arthurian lore. With tales that traverse the dramatic landscapes of Camelot, the enchanting mysteries of Avalon, and the valorous quests of the Knights of the Round Table, the anthology offers a multifacet...

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James Knowles

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Starbooks Classics Collection

King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and his historical existence is debated and disputed by modern historians. The sparse historical background of Arthur is gleaned from various sources, including the Annales Cambriae, the Historia Brittonum, and the writi...

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James Knowles

The great King Arthur is a legendary British sovereign who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book is chock-full of entertaining adventures involving knights in shining armour; damsels in distress, fierce jousting and sword fights to the death, battles against hoards of enemies, giants, dragons, tournaments, witches, magic, and miracles.These ancient legends are a must-read – who hasn't h...

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James Knowles, Linnea Valewick

The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a Victorian retelling of the Arthurian cycle, drawing chiefly on Sir Thomas Malory while reshaping the material into a coherent, morally elevated narrative. Knowles recounts the sword in the stone, the fellowship of the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic fall of Camelot in lucid, dignified prose. Its style balances romance, adventure, and ethical instruction, placing medieval legend within the nineteenth-century revival o...