Exquisitely illustrated with images by Arthur Rackham and others, this definitive book of stories inspired by Arthurian legend includes detailed and fascinating notes on the provenance and development of each story
The fascinating ancient tales featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur, and Queen Guinevere, with plots full of romance, adventure, and enchantment, are retold here to reflect their origins in oral history and appeal to a whole new generation of readers. Stories include The Lady of Astolat, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde, and The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have been adapted in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary culture. The book also features detailed notes on each story and discusses specific places in Britain with Arthurian links.
Exquisitely illustrated with images by Arthur Rackham and others, this definitive book of stories inspired by Arthurian legend includes detailed and fascinating notes on the provenance and development of each story
The fascinating ancient tales featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur, and Queen Guinevere, with plots full of romance, adventure, and enchantment, are retold here to reflect their origins in oral history and appeal to a whole new generation of readers. Stories include The Lady of Astolat, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde, and The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have been adapted in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary culture. The book also features detailed notes on each story and discusses specific places in Britain with Arthurian links.
Arthurian Legends
224
Arthurian Legends
224
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849945417 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Batsford, B.T. Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 05/07/2019 |
| Pages: | 224 |
| Sales rank: | 355,823 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.37(w) x 7.50(h) x (d) |
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