Books with title King Arthur and His Knights a Noble and Joyous History

Howard Pyle (who also wrote The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood) weaves the tales of chivalrous Knights, the magic sword of Excalibur, the Magician Merlin the Wise, and the legendary Arthur, later to become King of Britain. Pyle describes bouts of jousting, and knightly jealousies played out in grand style. Even in our present day, these stories last and challenge us to be our best, truthful, brave, and always wanting to right wrongs to those who cannot speak up for themselves. Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware. From the time he was a very small boy he loved pictures, especially the pictures in storybooks. Among his favorites were Grimm’s German Fairy Tales and Arabian Nights. At the age of twenty-one, Pyle began to contribute illustrations and fables to St. Nicholas magazine and later went on to write and illustrate books for children. His first was The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood in 1883. Many more books followed, including Pepper and Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk, Otto of the Silver Hand, Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates, and The Story of King Arthur and His Knights. He also taught illustration at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and later set up his own art school in Wilmington. He died on November 9, 1911, in Florence, Italy.-Amazon.com

Enjoy improved audio quality, edited and updated narrative, and an expanded track listing in this Second Edition of King Arthur and His Knights.Listen along and dive into adventure as acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss unveils how Arthur became king, and how he gathered knights to defend the weak and stand for the right. This includes such tales as “The Sword in the Stone,” “The Round Table,” “Merlin’s Magic,” and “How Percival Became a Knight.”King Arthur and His Knights, Adapted and Read by Jim Weiss. This CD has a run-time of approximately 70 minutes and contains the following tracks:Sir BedivereUther Pendragon and the Birth of ArthurThe Sword in the StoneThe King Finds ExcaliburCamelot, the Round Table, and GuinevereSir Lancelot’s AdventuresPercival’s JourneyPercival Meets Two LadiesSir Percival and the KnightsMerlin’s Magic

New, and pristine. See scans and description. New York: Barnes & Noble, Inc. / Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2016. The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Barnes & Noble Children's Leatherbound Classics Edition), written and illustrated by the great Howard Pyle. First Edition thus, 3rd printing. 54 color illustrations by Pyle, many of them full-page. Octavo, purple bonded leather boards with silver, gilt and black designs and imprinting (cover by Spencer Charles), pattern design endpapers, All Edges Silver, silver page-marker ribbon. New, pristine and flawless throughout. See all scans. Removed from publisher's shrink wrap for scanning and description; currently in sealed storage, on premises. See all scans. A beautiful decorative edition of Howard Pyle's re-telling of Arthurian for children and young adults (like me, at least at heart), thoroughly illustrated in color with Pyle's timeless illustrations. Not just for kids; extraordinarily handsome on the shelf or the coffee table. Just don't spill coffee on it. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box, of course - not a bag. L101

In these wonderfully illustrated tales, renowned storyteller Howard Pyle carries us back to the enchanting world of King Arthur and his Round Table. The book chronicles the adventures of Arthur as he draws the sword Excalibur from the anvil, proving his right to the throne, and as he courts and wins the heart of Guinevere. Later he suffers the treachery of the wicked Morgana le Fay and witnesses the tragic fate of the Enchanter Merlin. In Pyle’s classic retelling, the legends come alive in unsurpassed vividness. More powerful than any of Merlin’s spells, The Story of King Arthur and His Knights has enthralled and delighted generations of readers fascinated by chivalry, magic, and the unforgettable drama of medieval times.

Steinbeck's only work of fantasy literature—in a deluxe edition with a foreword by Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Eldest and BrisingrA Penguin Classic Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur was the first book that John Steinbeck truly enjoyed reading as a child. Fascinated by Arthurian tales of adventure, knighthood, honor and friendship, in addition to the challenging nuances of the original Anglo-Saxon language, Steinbeck set out to render these stories faithfully and with keen animation for a modern audience. Here then is Steinbeck’s modernization of the adventure of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, featuring the icons of Arthurian legend—including King Arthur, Merlin, Morgan le Fay, the incomparable Queen Guinevere, and Arthur's purest knight, Sir Lancelot of the Lake. These enduring tales of loyalty and betrayal in the time of Camelot flicker with the wonder and magic of an era past but not forgotten. Steinbeck's retelling will capture the attention and imagination of legions of Steinbeck fans, including those who love Arthurian romances, as well as countless readers of science fiction and fantasy literature. This edition features a new foreword by Christopher Paolini, author of the number-one New York Times bestselling novels Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr. It also includes the letters John Steinbeck wrote to his literary agent, Elizabeth Otis, and to Chase Horton, the original editor of this volume.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.