Arthurian Tales

10 Book Collection: The History & The Mythology of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round TableBy Howard Pyle, Richard Morris, James Knowles, T. W. Rolleston, Thomas Malory, Alfred Tennyson, Maude L. Radford

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Delve into the mythical realm of medieval romance and chivalry with *Arthurian Tales*, an anthology that brings together the timeless legends woven around King Arthur and his noble knights. This collection offers a diverse range of literary expressions from prose to poetry, exploring the enchanting landscapes, heroic quests, and intricate narratives that define the Arthurian saga. The anthology curates an impressive array of works that capture both the grandeur and intimacy of the Arthurian world, standing as a testament to the enduring power of these legends in literary tradition. The esteemed contributors, including luminaries like Howard Pyle, James Knowles, and Alfred Tennyson, offer a rich tapestry of perspectives that celebrate the cultural and historical resonance of Arthurian lore. These authors hail from varied backgrounds, united in their fascination with the chivalric tales that have shaped literary history. Aligning with the Romantic Movement's resurgence in interest towards medieval themes and ideals, the collection represents a confluence of narrative styles, merging classical storytelling with Victorian literary flourishes. *Arthurian Tales* is a scholarly trove that invites readers to explore the multifaceted complexities of its legendary figures and themes. This collection not only provides educational insight into the narrative evolution of Arthurian literature, but it also allows readers to engage with the profound dialogues between each author's interpretations. It is an indispensable resource for those seeking to understand the enduring allure of Arthurian legends and their impact on the literary landscape.

Mythological World Royalty & Courts Magic Folklore Hero Chosen One Betrayal War & Battle Epic Quest Love Triangle Political Intrigue Sword & Sorcery Supernatural Tragic Romance Rebellion

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GenreFantasy, Literary Classics

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Publish dateNov 13, 2022

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1KING ARTHUR OF CAMELOT: The History &amp; The Myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (10 Books in One Volume)

2King Arthur – An Introduction

3Preface

4Book I

51. How Uther Pendragon sent for the duke of Cornwall and Igraine his wife, and of their departing suddenly again.

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62. How Uther Pendragon made war on the duke of Cornwall, and how by the mean of Merlin he lay by the duchess and gat Arthur.

73. Of the birth of King Arthur and of his nurture.

84. Of the death of King Uther Pendragon.

95. How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur.

106. How King Arthur pulled out the sword divers times.

117. How King Arthur was crowned, and how he made officers.

128. How King Arthur held in Wales, at a Pentecost, a great feast, and what kings and lords came to his feast.

139. Of the first war that King Arthur had, and how he won the field.

1410. How Merlin counselled King Arthur to send for King Ban and King Bors, and of their counsel taken for the war.

1511. Of a great tourney made by King Arthur and the two kings Ban and Bors, and how they went over the sea.

1612. How eleven kings gathered a great host against King Arthur.

1713. Of a dream of the King with the Hundred Knights.

1814. How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war.

1915. Yet of the same battle.

2016. Yet more of the same battle.

2117. Yet more of the same battle, and how it was ended by Merlin.

2218. How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents.

2319. How King Arthur rode to Carlion, and of his dream, and how he saw the questing beast.

2420. How King Pellinore took Arthur’s horse and followed the Questing Beast, and how Merlin met with Arthur.

2521. How Ulfius impeached Queen Igraine, Arthur’s mother, of treason; and how a knight came and desired to have the death of his master revenged.

2622. How Griflet was made knight, and jousted with a knight

2723. How twelve knights came from Rome and asked truage for this land of Arthur, and how Arthur fought with a knight.

2824. How Merlin saved Arthur’s life, and threw an enchantment on King Pellinore and made him to sleep.

2925. How Arthur by the mean of Merlin gat Excalibur his sword of the Lady of the Lake.

3026. How tidings came to Arthur that King Rience had overcome eleven kings, and how he desired Arthur’s beard to trim his mantle.

3127. How all the children were sent for that were born on May-day, and how Mordred was saved.

32Book II

331. Of a damosel which came girt with a sword for to find a man of such virtue to draw it out of the scabbard.

342. How Balin, arrayed like a poor knight, pulled out the sword, which afterward was the cause of his death.

353. How the Lady of the Lake demanded the knight’s head that had won the sword, or the maiden’s head.

364. How Merlin told the adventure of this damosel.

375. How Balin was pursued by Sir Lanceor, knight of Ireland, and how he jousted and slew him.

386. How a damosel, which was love to Lanceor, slew herself for love, and how Balin met with his brother Balan.

397. How a dwarf reproved Balin for the death of Lanceor, and how King Mark of Cornwall found them, and made a tomb over them.

408. How Merlin prophesied that two the best knights of the world should fight there, which were Sir Lancelot and Sir Tristram.

419. How Balin and his brother, by the counsel of Merlin, took King Rience and brought him to King Arthur.

4210. How King Arthur had a battle against Nero and King Lot of Orkney, and how King Lot was deceived by Merlin, and how twelve kings were slain.

4311. Of the interment of twelve kings, and of the prophecy of Merlin, and how Balin should give the dolorous stroke.

4412. How a sorrowful knight came before Arthur, and how Balin fetched him, and how that knight was slain by a knight invisible.

4513. How Balin and the damosel met with a knight which was in likewise slain, and how the damosel bled for the custom of a castle.

4614. How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host.

4715. How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke.

4816. How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love.

4917. How that knight slew his love and a knight lying by her, and after, how he slew himself with his own sword, and how Balin rode toward a castle where he lost his life.

5018. How Balin met with his brother Balan, and how each of them slew other unknown, till they were wounded to death.