Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory (English) Paperback Book

Description: Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory, Helen Moore, Tom Griffith, Thomas Malory This work begins with the birth of Arthur and the establishment of his kingdom and the fellowship of knights. It describes courtly society which is outwardly secure and successful, but which is, in reality, torn by dissent and ultimately treachery. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With an Introduction by Helen Moore The legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table is one of the most enduring and influential stories in world literature. Its themes - love, war, religion, treachery and family loyalty - are timeless, as are the reputations of its major characters, Arthur, Merlin, Guenever and Launcelot. Malorys Le Morte Darthur is a story of noble knights, colourful tournaments and fateful love, set in a courtly society which is outwardly secure and successful, but in reality torn by dissent and, ultimately, treachery. Originally published in 1485, Malorys Le Morte Darthur is here presented in modern spelling and is accompanied by an Introduction and helpful Glossary. AUTHOR Sir Thomas Malory of Newbold Revel in Warwickshire was a knight, land-owner and Member of Parliament Notes Classic story of the legend of King Arthur, originally published in 1485, presented here in modern spelling with an introduction and glossary. Author Biography Scholars have determined that there were at least six Thomas Malorys alive in the 1400s when Le Morte dArthur was written. Considerable evidence points to the likeliest author as one Sir Thomas Malory or Maleore of Newbold Revell in Warwickshire, who was born in the first quarter of the fifteenth century. A member of the gentry, he became a soldier in the service of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, with whom he fought in the siege of Calais in 1436. In records of the period he is accused of various crimes--including armed robbery, attempted murder, and rape--and he is said to have executed Details ISBN1853264636 Pages 912 Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd ISBN-10 1853264636 ISBN-13 9781853264634 Format Paperback Imprint Wordsworth Editions Ltd Place of Publication Herts Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.2 Illustrations glossary Author Thomas Malory Media Book Short Title LE MORTE DARTHUR Language English DOI 10.1604/9781853264634 UK Release Date 2006-09-05 Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-09-05 AU Release Date 2006-09-05 NZ Release Date 2006-09-05 Edition Description New edition Series Classics of World Literature Alternative 9781848704893 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22340461;

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