Stories of the Days of King Arthur: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Stories of the Days of King Arthur: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Stories of the Days of King Arthur is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hanson, Charles Henry.
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Stories of the Days of King Arthur" by Charles Henry Hanson is a collection of Arthurian legends and tales written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a compilation tailored for young readers, aiming to present the enchanting and sometimes morally complex stories of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and related characters such as Merlin, in a more accessible form. The book captures the spirit of chivalry, adventure, and the supernatural that characterizes the Arthurian mythos. The opening of the collection sets the stage by detailing the fate of King Constans and his three sons, leading into the rise of Vortigern, who usurps the throne amid chaos caused by invading forces. Young Merlin, introduced as a key character, foretells the conflicts that will unfold in the kingdom, including the battles against power-hungry factions and fearsome invaders. The narrative establishes themes of destiny, loyalty, and the moral challenges faced by those vying for power, as well as the significance of magical elements in shaping the course of events in this legendary retelling.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Stories of the Days of King Arthur
- Author credits: Hanson, Charles Henry
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Arthur, King -- Juvenile fiction
- Arthurian romances -- Juvenile literature
- Children's literature
- Children's stories
- Chivalry -- Juvenile fiction
- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
- Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
