Howard Pyle retells the legends of King Arthur in a style that echoes Malory but is simpler and better suited to younger readers. The book follows Arthur from the sword in the stone to his founding of the Round Table, his marriage to Guinevere, and the early adventures of knights such as Gawain, Merlin's guidance, and the fellowship's early days. Pyle's own pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text, and his prose keeps a deliberately antique tone with plenty of ceremony and courtesy.
This is an excellent starting point for children and adults who want to read Arthurian legend in its classic outline without tackling medieval language. Readers who later pick up the other Pyle volumes will find a coherent sequence.
Outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1903
- Language
- EN
