{"product_id":"le-morte-darthur-by-thomas-malory-9780199537341","title":"Le Morte Darthur","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive English version of the stories of King Arthur, \u003cem\u003eLe Morte Darthur\u003c\/em\u003e was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, knight-prisoner. In a resonant prose style, Malory charts the tragic disintegration of the fellowship of the Round Table, destroyed from within by warring factions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecounting the life of King Arthur, the knightly exploits of Sir Lancelot du Lake, Sir Tristram, Sir Gawain, and the quest for the Holy Grail, \u003cem\u003eLe Morte Darthur\u003c\/em\u003e depicts the contradictions that underscore the Fellowship's chivalric ideals. A pervading tension culminates in the revelation of Lancelot and Guenivere's illicit passion, and in Arthur's powerlessness to prevent a related outbreak of violence and revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis generously annotated edition is based on the authoritative Winchester manuscript and represents what Malory wrote more closely than the first version printed by William Caxton. Intelligently abridged from the original to make a single substantial volume, the translation is supplemented by a fine introduction, a glossary, and extensive notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643013153004,"sku":"9780199537341","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780199537341-le-morte-darthur.jpg?v=1779162777","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/le-morte-darthur-by-thomas-malory-9780199537341","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}