The Legend Of King Arthur And His Knights

Author : James Knowles
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781398809888

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Arthurian expert Sir James Knowles brings together fourteen tales of King Arthur and his knights, inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's first four 'Idylls of the King'. Here is a fascinating journey through the land of ancient England where magic, mystery and warring factions come together in cataclysmic fashion. Beginning with the finding of the wizard Merlin, Sir James recounts the discovery of the legendary sword Excalibur, King Arthur's victory over the Saxons and his marriage to the beautiful Guinevere, as well as his battles against armies from Europe and his evasion of Queen Morgan's attempts to kill him with a magic garment. Tales include: • The Prophecies of Merlin and the Birth of Arthur • The Miracle of the Sword and Stone • The Lady of the Lake • The Founding of the Round Table • The Adventures of Sir Gawain Revealing the escapades of the Knights of the Round Table, such as Lancelot, Bedivere, Bors, Modred, Tristram and Galahad, as they seek to protect Arthur's kingdom, we discover how these fabled figures found their destiny. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Myths and Legends brings together beautiful retellings of mythologies from different traditions, from Celtic to Native American.

Author : Howard Pyle
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547752981

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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights consists of a large series of episodes in the legend of the mythological first king of Britain King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. First part of the book tells how young Arthur pulled a sword out of an anvil, how he learned of his royal lineage, and how he thus became king. Second part tells the stories of Merlin, Sir Pellias, Sir Gawaine and other noble knights.

Author : Thomas Sir Malory,James Sir Knowles
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547332084

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Thomas Sir Malory,James Sir Knowles Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights" by Thomas Sir Malory, James Sir Knowles. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Tony Sullivan
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526763686

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King Arthur by Tony Sullivan Pdf

An investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends. This book differs from the usual Arthur theories in that it favors no particular conjecture simply analyses and clarifies the evidence presenting it all in chronological order. Starting from Roman Britain, the evidence shows how the legend evolved and at what point concepts such as Camelot, Excalibur and Merlin were added. It covers the historical records from the end of Roman Britain using contemporary sources such as they are, from 400-800, including Gallic Chronicles, Gildas and Bede. It details the first written reference to Arthur in the Historia Brittonum c.800 and the later Annales Cambriae in the tenth century showing the evolution of the legend in later Welsh and French stories. While not starting from or aiming at a specific person, the book compares the possibility of Arthur being purely fictional with a historical figure alongside a list of possible suspects. The evidence is presented and the reader is invited to make up their own mind before a discussion of the author’s own assessment. “What impressed me about this book is Sullivan’s passion for this subject and his willingness to go the extra mile to show both sides of the argument . . . It was extremely fascinating to see how he treated this book like a criminal investigation, using different fields of study to figure out the origins of the legend, how it evolved, and whether or not there was a king named Arthur.” —Adventures of a Tudor Nerd

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063269842

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The Great Book of King Arthur by John Matthews Pdf

Foreword by Neil Gaiman The world’s leading Arthurian authority reimagines one of the most beloved and influential legends—the story of King Arthur and his Knights—for a new century in this gorgeous keepsake edition, illustrated with luminous full-color paintings and drawings by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe. The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the Knights of the Roundtable, and the search for the Holy Grail have been beloved for centuries and are the inspiration of many modern fantasy novels, films, and shows. These legends began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history sometime in the sixth century, generating a host of oral tales that would be inscribed some 900 years later by Thomas Malory in his classic Morte D’Arthur (The Death of Arthur). The Great Book of King Arthur brings these legends into the modern age, using accessible prose for contemporary readers for the first time. In addition to the stories in Morte D’Arthur, John Matthews includes many tales of Arthur and his knights either unknown to Malory or written in other languages, such as the story of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight; Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any found in Malory’s work; and a retelling of the life of Round Table favorite Gawain, from his strange birth to his upbringing among the poor to his ascension to the highest position—Emperor of Rome. In addition, there are some of the earliest tales of Arthur, deriving from the tradition of Celtic storytelling. The epic hero is represented in such powerful stories as “The Adventures of Eagle-boy” and “The Coming of Merlin,” which is based on the early medieval text Vita Merlini and tells a completely new version of the great enchanter’s story. The Great Book of King Arthur includes 15 full-color paintings and 25 pencil drawings.

Author : Sir James Knowles
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780486793665

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King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles Pdf

These tales of the legendary king and his knights of the Round Table form a highly readable abridgment of Thomas Malory's classic Le Morte d'Arthur. Enhanced by outstanding black-and-white illustrations by Louis Rhead.

Author : Sir James Knowles
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783736805262

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The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights by Sir James Knowles Pdf

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 romance that became a significant strand of medieval literature. In these stories, the narrative focus often shifts from King Arthur himself to other characters, such as various Knights of the Round Table.

Author : Deborah Meyers
Publisher : Cideb Editrice
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8853000821

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King Arthur+cdrom by Deborah Meyers Pdf

Author : James Knowles
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547752998

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles Pdf

The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a collection of legends and myths about legendary British King Arthur, his castle and court Camelot, his Noble Knights of the Round Table, and many more. King Arthur is a legendary British ruler who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention. The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur The Miracle of the Sword and Stone, and the Coronation of King Arthur — The Sword Excalilur — The War with the Eleven Kings The Adventure of the Questing Beast — King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm — The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill King Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul — The Adventures of Sir Balin Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table — The Adventure of the Hart and Hound King Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth The Adventures of Sir Tristram of Lyonesse The Quest of the Sangreal, and the Adventures of Sir Percival, Sir Bors, and Sir Galahad Sir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat The War between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur

Author : James Knowles
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979540608

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles Pdf

King Arthur is the legendary British monarch of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. He was the subject of many medieval histories and romances, and purportedly headed the defence of Britain against the Saxons in the sixth century. A fantastic retelling of this famous tale, "The Legends of King Arthur and his Knights" will appeal to those with an interest in Arthurian legend, and would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. Sir James Thomas Knowles (1831 - 1908) was an English architect and editor. James Knowles was born in London, the son of architect James Thomas Knowles and himself trained in architecture. He designed, amongst other buildings, churches, houses and mansions, a house club, a garden. However, his preferences led him simultaneously into a literary career. In 1860 he published The Story of King Arthur.

Author : Howard Pyle
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329373815

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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle Pdf

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. A wonderfully fantastical and compelling version of the Arthur legend. Howard Pyle's stories of King Arthur and his knights are themselves legendary. Colorful tales of chivalry are combined with his own detailed illustrations to create an elegant and beautiful book.

Author : T. H. White
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547194712

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The Once and Future King by T. H. White Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Malory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1404285104

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Author : Knowles James Sir
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1318728460

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Knowles James Sir Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : James Knowles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798741313275

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The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by James Knowles Pdf

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 writings of Gildas. Arthur's name also occurs in early poetic sources such as Y Gododdin. The legendary Arthur developed as a figure of international interest largely through the popularity of Geoffrey of Monmouth's fanciful and imaginative 12th-century Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain). However, some Welsh and Breton tales and poems relating the story of Arthur date from earlier than this work; in these works, Arthur appears either as a great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies or as a magical figure of folklore, sometimes associated with the Welsh Otherworld, Annwn. How much of Geoffrey's Historia (completed in 1138) was adapted from such earlier sources, rather than invented by Geoffrey himself, is unknown. Although the themes, events and characters of the Arthurian legend varied widely from text to text, and there is no one canonical version, Geoffrey's version of events often served as the starting point for later stories. Geoffrey depicted Arthur as a king of Britain who defeated the Saxons and established an empire over Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway and Gaul. In fact, many elements and incidents that are now an integral part of the Arthurian story appear in Geoffrey's Historia, including Arthur's father Uther Pendragon, the wizard Merlin, the sword Excalibur, Arthur's birth at Tintagel, his final battle against Mordred at Camlann and final rest in Avalon. The 12th-century French writer Chretien de Troyes, who added Lancelot and the Holy Grail to the story, began the genre of Arthurian romance that became a significant strand of medieval literature. In these French stories, the narrative focus often shifts from King Arthur himself to other characters, such as various Knights of the Round Table. Arthurian literature thrived during the Middle Ages but waned in the centuries that followed until it experienced a major resurgence in the 19th century. In the 21st century, the legend lives on, not only in literature but also in adaptations for theatre, film, television, comics and other media. The Sir James Knowles version of King Arthur is considered as the most accurate and well known original story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.