Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and his Noble; Knights of the Round Table: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and his Noble; Knights of the Round Table: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and his Noble; Knights of the Round Table is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Malory, Thomas, Sir (?–1471).
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"Le Morte Darthur" by Sir Thomas Malory is a Middle English prose compilation completed around 1470. This monumental work gathers tales of King Arthur's life from conception to death, including Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table. Malory reworked French and English sources while imprisoned, weaving together legendary episodes like the quest for the Holy Grail and the story of Tristan and Iseult. First published in 1485, it remains one of the most influential works of Arthurian literature.
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- Title: Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and his Noble; Knights of the Round Table
- Author credits: Malory, Thomas, Sir (?–1471)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Arthurian romances
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Novels
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