Synopses & Reviews
Malory's majestic account of the Arthurian legends was one of England's first printed books, and has remained an inspiration for readers and writers down the centuries since it was first published by William Caxton in 1485. His eight tales share common characters and a common interest in the themes of love, chivalry and religion as they tell of the knights of the Round Table, their quests, their betrayals and, finally, the death of King Arthur and the disbandment of the Fellowship.
This magnificent and evocative edition is based on the 1893 edition, decorated and illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley.
Synopsis
Le Morte d'Arthur is an exciting, magical interpretation of the legend of King Arthur
The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, Le Morte d'Arthur is unabridged and complete. Originally published in 1485 by William Caxton, Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur remains the most exciting and magical interpretation of the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
For Arthurian fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition has a cloth binding, ribbon marker, and is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase. Featuring a new introductionandthe elegant illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), this volume of Le Morte d'Arthur is an indispensible classic for every home library.
About the Author
Sir Thomas Malory is a shadowy figure who completed his masterpiece, Le Morte d'Arthur, in 1469-70 whilst in Newgate Prison. The title is taken from the epilogue of William Caxton's 1485 edition.