Le Morte D'Arthur Volume 2

Name: Le Morte D'Arthur Volume 2
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140430448
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By Thomas Malory

Series: Le Morte D'Arthur

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Le Morte D'Arthur Volume 2 by Thomas Malory continues the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This volume delves into the heroic adventures, chivalric quests, and moral trials faced by Arthur, Lancelot, and other knights. With themes of honour, betrayal, and magic, the stories weave a rich tapestry of medieval romance and tragedy within the Arthurian legends.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the romance and adventure of Arthurian legends, exploring the chivalric tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Ideal for those who appreciate medieval literature and its influence on arts and culture, this book offers rich narratives of heroism, love, and betrayal.

Le Morte D'Arthur Volume 2

Presents the adventures of Sir Tristram de Liones and the treachery of Sir Mordred, and follows Sir Launcelot's quest for The Holy Grail, his fatally divided loyalties, and his forbidden love for the beautiful Queen Guenever. This book weaves a story of adultery, treachery and ultimately - in its tragic finale - death.

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Edited and first published by William Caxton in 1485, Le Morte d'Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory's unique and splendid version of the Arthurian legend.

Mordred's treason, the knightly exploits of Tristan, Lancelot's fatally divided loyalties and his love for Guenever, the quest for the Holy Grail; all the elements are there woven into a wonderful completeness by the magic of his prose style.

The result is not only one of the most readable accounts of the Knights of the Round Table, but also one of the most moving. As the story advances towards the inevitable tragedy of Arthur's death, the effect is cumulative, rising with an impending sense of doom and tragedy towards its shattering finale.

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Le Morte D'Arthur Volume 2 by Thomas Malory is often celebrated for its compelling depiction of the chivalric romances and tragic heroes. Critics praise its rich narrative and intricate storytelling, emphasising the enduring impact it has had on Arthurian literature. Some reviews highlight the work's complexity and its exploration of themes like honour and betrayal, appealing to readers with an interest in medieval tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140430448

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

Edited by Janet Cowen
Introduction by John Lawlor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 411g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

No one knows for sure who the author of Le Morte D'Arthur was, but the generally accepted theory is that of American scholar G.L. Kitteredge, who argued it was Sir Thomas Malory, born in the first quarter of the fifteenth century, and who spent the greatest part of his last twenty years in prison. Another possibility is a Thomas Malory of Studley and Hutton in Yorkshire, or an author living north of Warwickshire. It is generally accepted that the author was a member of the gentry and a Lancastrain. John Lawlor was Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Keele. He is the author of The Tragic Sense in Shakespeare, Piers Plowman: An Essay in Criticism and Chaucer. Janet Cowen is a senior lecturer in English at King's College, University of London.

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