Thomas Malory

An immortal story of love, adventure, chivalry, treachery, and death. Edited and first published by William Caxton in 1485, Le Morte D'Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory's unique and splendid version of the Arthurian legend. Mordred's trason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenever, the quest for the Holy Grail; all the elements are there woven into a wonderful completeness by the magic of his prose style.

An immortal story of love, adventure, chivalry, treachery, and death. Edited and first published by William Caxton in 1485, Le Morte D'Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory's unique and splendid version of the Arthurian legend. Mordred's trason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenever, the quest for the Holy Grail; all the elements are there woven into a wonderful completeness by the magic of his prose style.

The Legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table have inspired some of the greatest works of literature - from Cervante's Don Quixote to Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Although many versions exist, Malory's stands as a classic rendition.

King Arthur: 10 Minute Classics by Sir Thomas Malory, Philip Edwards, and illustrator, Adam Horsepool, is an adapted, condensed, and fully illustrated version of the classic tale about a young squire named Arthur that dreamt of someday being a knight himself. It's when Arthur is brought to a sacred sword sealed in stone that he learns the truth about himself and his destiny. Hardcover, 32 pages. Recommended for ages 7 to 12 years old.