Synopses & Reviews
Readers of all ages will thrill to these timeless tales of chivalry and romance at the court of Camelot. Based on Thomas Malory's classic
Le Morte d'Arthur and influenced by the poetry of Tennyson's
Idylls of the King, Sir James Knowles's renditions of the ancient legends offer an enchanting account of how a boy who drew a sword from a stone came to rule over a kingdom defended by a brotherhood of knights.
Louis Rhead's evocative black-and-white illustrations, inspired by Celtic art of the sixth century, add depth and resonance to these retellings of the Arthurian myths. The stories range from Merlin's earliest prophecies and the young king's encounter with the Lady of the Lake to the adventures of Sir Lancelot, the quest for the Holy Grail, and Arthur's final battle and voyage to Avalon.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
While pursuing his literary interests, Sir James Knowles (1831-1908) conducted a successful career as an architect. He and Tennyson founded the Metaphysical Society, an organization dedicated to discovering common ground between religion and science.The scion of a noted family of Staffordshire potters, Louis Rhead (1857-1926) began his career as a ceramic artist. He was a prominent figure in the poster art craze of the 1890s and remains best known for his illustrations for children's books.