Books with title King Arthur: And the Knights of the Round Table

Passion and Pageantry! With King Arthur at the head of the Round Table, the most gallant men of the realm fought to bring peace, to perform outstanding deeds of strength and bravery, to win honor. It is also a time of magic, of evil and witchcraft. From the time the young Arthur pulls the fabled sword from the stone, he is torn between good and evil, jealousy and love for the beautiful Queen Guinevere. Here is all the drama and pageantry of clashing swords and lances, as the mighty struggle rages on.

This edition of the King Arthur legends will please teachers and students alike. The magic realm of Camelot is made inviting by a lively text that preserves the spirit and feel of the Middle Ages but also makes the story accessible to young readers. Enhanced by the Howard Pyle illustrations, the adventures of Gawaine, Galahad, and the other Knights of the Round Table are enchanting in their own right but also make a perfect supplement to the Core Knowledge history unit on the Middle Ages. As always in the Core Classics series, helpful word glosses are added to the text and an introduction is provided by E. D. Hirsch, Jr.The remarks which conclude the introduction, remind us of why the study of King Arthur is important. E. D. Hirsch refers to the final combat, in which Arthur is wounded and taken to Avalon for healing and says,The Golden Age he made is gone.Yet for a time, justice and goodness, order and love reign from Camelot, and they might again, the wise men who tell myths say, when King Arthur comes back from Avalon.

This book was published in 1909. the book illustrates the heroic life of King Arthur and his knights. the book is 339 pages. Excerpt from the author's introduction: I have had such extraordinary pleasure in beholding how those famous knights behaved whenever circumstances called upon them to perform their endeavor. So in the year of grace one thousand nine hundred and two I began to write this history of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and, if I am able so to do, I shall endeavor, with love of that task, to finish the same at some other time in another book and to the satisfaction of whosoever may care to read the story thereof.

In this enchanting version of the story of King Arthur, the renowned American illustrator and storyteller Howard Pyle displays his unique talent for capturing and stimulating the imaginations of the young. Inventively retold and vividly illustrated, these stories describe the perilous and thrilling adventures of King Arthur and his knights in that glorious age of chivalry and honor. After showing how Arthur established his right to the throne by drawing the sword from the anvil, the author then relates the story of Arthur's battle with the Sable Knight and his securing the sword Excalibur ― "the most beautiful and the most famous sword in all the world." He tells of Arthur's confrontations with the Duke of North Umber and Sir Pellias, describes King Arthur's wooing and wedding the Lady Guinevere, and tells of the establishment of the Round Table. Tales are told, too, of Arthur's knights, including Merlin the Wise, Sir Pellias (or the Gentle Knight) and of course, Sir Gawaine. One of the key points in the book is Arthur's search for the answer to the riddle "What is it that a woman most desires?" with his life at stake. This is the definitive children's version of the Arthurian legend, for generations a special favorite with youngsters of all ages. Its reputation, richly deserved, rests as much upon the illustrations as on the delightful tales themselves. And no wonder, for as an illustrator of children's books, Pyle had no peer. Bold and unforgettable as only Pyle's skilled hand could make them, these drawings convey at a glance the whole aura of that splendid age and help to make this a book that boys and girls will cherish for years to come. These stories have inspired numerous film adaptations, including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.

"In a time when there were damsels in distress to save, and mythical dragons to slay, King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table were there to render justice in the face of any danger. From the incredible wizardry of Merlin to the undeniable passion of Sir Launcelot, these tales of Arthur and his knights offer epic adventures with the supernatural, as well as timeless battles with our humanity."

Arthur King had lived in London his whole life. He had lots of friends, played sports, and for the most part was as normal as humanly possible. But strange things begin to happen to Arthur after he is forced by his parents to move over seas to their new home in Chicago. Suddenly Arthur is thrust into the world of King Arthur, and is tasked with proving himself as the true heir to Arthur's throne. Will Arthur be able to prove himself worthy, or will he meet a gruesome end at the hands of one of the Arthurian world's terrible monsters? Who said the life of a king was easy?