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The Story Of The Grail And The Passing Of Arthur (1910)

AUTHOR Pyle, Howard
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (11/26/2008)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The Story Of The Grail And The Passing Of Arthur is a novel written by Howard Pyle in 1910. The book is a retelling of the Arthurian legend, focusing on the quest for the Holy Grail and the eventual passing of King Arthur. The story follows the knight Sir Galahad as he embarks on a journey to find the Grail, a sacred artifact that is said to have the power to heal all wounds and grant eternal life. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles against evil forces that seek to prevent him from completing his quest. Meanwhile, King Arthur and his knights face their own struggles as they defend their kingdom against enemies and deal with the consequences of their actions. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its themes of chivalry, honor, and redemption.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: 9781437304367
ISBN-10: 1437304362
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 276
Carton Quantity: 32
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.58 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.82 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Fiction | Action & Adventure
Fiction | Fantasy - General
Fiction | Literary
Grade Level: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal: 398.2
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The Story Of The Grail And The Passing Of Arthur is a novel written by Howard Pyle in 1910. The book is a retelling of the Arthurian legend, focusing on the quest for the Holy Grail and the eventual passing of King Arthur. The story follows the knight Sir Galahad as he embarks on a journey to find the Grail, a sacred artifact that is said to have the power to heal all wounds and grant eternal life. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles against evil forces that seek to prevent him from completing his quest. Meanwhile, King Arthur and his knights face their own struggles as they defend their kingdom against enemies and deal with the consequences of their actions. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its themes of chivalry, honor, and redemption.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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