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The Story Of The Champions Of The Round Table

AUTHOR Pyle, Howard
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The Story Of The Champions Of The Round Table is a classic book written by Howard Pyle. It tells the legendary story of King Arthur and his knights, who form a brotherhood of chivalry and honor around the famous Round Table. The book follows the adventures of these knights, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, and Sir Gawain, as they go on quests and battles against evil forces. The story also explores the love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, which ultimately leads to the downfall of the Round Table. The book is filled with adventure, romance, and themes of loyalty and betrayal, making it a timeless tale that has captivated readers for generations. Howard Pyle's writing style is engaging and vivid, transporting readers to the medieval world of knights and castles. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature, mythology, or historical fiction.Now foremost of all those queens was Queen Morgana le Fay (who was King Arthur's sister, and a potent, wicked enchantress, of whom much hath been told in the Book of King Arthur), and besides Queen Morgana there was the Queen of North Wales, and the Queen of Eastland, and the Queen of the Outer Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781169312630
ISBN-10: 1169312632
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 288
Carton Quantity: 13
Product Dimensions: 7.00 x 0.69 x 10.00 inches
Weight: 1.58 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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History | General
History | General
History | Historical
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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The Story Of The Champions Of The Round Table is a classic book written by Howard Pyle. It tells the legendary story of King Arthur and his knights, who form a brotherhood of chivalry and honor around the famous Round Table. The book follows the adventures of these knights, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, and Sir Gawain, as they go on quests and battles against evil forces. The story also explores the love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, which ultimately leads to the downfall of the Round Table. The book is filled with adventure, romance, and themes of loyalty and betrayal, making it a timeless tale that has captivated readers for generations. Howard Pyle's writing style is engaging and vivid, transporting readers to the medieval world of knights and castles. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature, mythology, or historical fiction.Now foremost of all those queens was Queen Morgana le Fay (who was King Arthur's sister, and a potent, wicked enchantress, of whom much hath been told in the Book of King Arthur), and besides Queen Morgana there was the Queen of North Wales, and the Queen of Eastland, and the Queen of the Outer Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author: Pyle, Howard
Howard Pyle was a successful American author and illustrator, many of whose books are aimed at younger readers. After only a few formal lessons in artistic techniques, Pyle initially began his career creating illustrations for magazines, finally publishing his first work in Harper s Weekly at the age of twenty-five. Pyle s career took off, and he was soon creating his own stories and publishing illustrated books for children. His most famous work is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, which was the first cohesive retelling of the medieval legend of Robin Hood. His other famous works include Men of Iron, a tale about knighthood, and a four-volume collection about King Arthur. Howard Pyle died in Florence in 1911 at the age of fifty-eight.
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