Le Morte D’Arthur: Volume 1 (The Penguin English Library) [Paperback] Malory, Thomas; Cowen, Janet and Lawlor, John

Description

Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Marking on back cover in marker. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Le Morte D’Arthur, Volume 1, offers a window into the legendary tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Sir Thomas Malory’s seminal work, completed around 1470, is a compilation of French and English romances that brought together the scattered Arthurian legends into a cohesive whole. This Penguin English Library edition presents the first volume of Malory’s masterpiece, which recounts Arthur’s rise to power, his establishment of the Round Table, and the early adventures of his knights.

While the cover shows signs of its journey through time, the clean pages and sturdy binding invite readers to immerse themselves in the chivalric world of Camelot. Malory’s vivid prose and episodic structure have captivated generations of readers, inspiring numerous adaptations in literature, art, and film. This volume is a must-have for Arthurian enthusiasts and collectors of classic literature, offering a glimpse into the enduring fascination with the mythic king and his legendary court.