The Boy's King Arthur / Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Name: The Boy's King Arthur / Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
Author: Sir Thomas Malory

By Sir Thomas Malory

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About This Book

The work recounts the rise of a young ruler discovered and guided by a magician, the establishment of a fellowship of knights gathered around a round table, and the many chivalric adventures that follow. Episodes center on celebrated knights — a peerless champion whose affair complicates loyalties, lovers famed for tragic warfare, and questing figures who pursue spiritual perfection and the Holy Grail. Arranged as connected tales, the book contrasts ideals of honor and courtly love with mutual jealousies and violence, tracing the gradual unraveling of fellowship and the final collapse of the realm.

About the Author

Sir Thomas Malory

Sir Thomas Malory was an English writer and knight, best known for his seminal work, "Le Morte d'Arthur," which is one of the earliest and most comprehensive collections of Arthurian legends. Compiled in the 15th century, this text weaves together various tales of King Arthur, his knights, and their quests, establishing many of the themes and characters that would define the Arthurian tradition. Malory's writing is notable for its chivalric ideals and complex characterizations, reflecting the tumultuous social and political landscape of his time. His contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and the portrayal of the Arthurian mythos.