King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot

Stories & Legends of The Excalibur, Merlin, Holy Grale Quest & The Brave Knights of the Round TableBy Thomas Malory, Alfred Tennyson, Maude L. Radford, James Knowles, Richard Morris, T. W. Rolleston, Howard Pyle

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King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot is a unique anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Arthurian mythology through various literary landscapes. This collection spans traditional narratives to modern reimaginings, chronicling the chivalric exploits and mystical allure of Camelot. With an impressive range from romantic poetry to robust prose, the anthology not only revisits the layered stories of legendary figures but also explores the evolution of these tales across centuries. These tales reflect the changing societal values and literary trends, with each work telling a nuanced version of the mythic past, framed by the distinctive stylistic approaches of its contributors. The contributing authors, including Thomas Malory, Alfred Tennyson, and Howard Pyle, offer a panoramic view of the Arthurian legend, each rooted deeply in their respective historical and cultural epochs. Their works collectively demonstrate the perennial appeal of King Arthur's stories, influenced by romanticism, medievalism, and folklore studies. These authors, through their renditions, contribute to a dialogue that transcends their era, illustrating the ways in which the Arthurian legends have been utilized to comment on contemporary issues or to embody idealistic pasts. King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales & Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot is an essential volume for both admirers of traditional Arthurian tales and scholars of mythological studies. By showcasing a variety of interpretations and approaches, this anthology not only pays homage to the enduring legacy of King Arthur but also serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the cultural and literary importance of these narratives. Readers are encouraged to explore this collection to appreciate the diversity of perspectives and to discover how these timeless stories continue to captivate and inspire literary imagination.

Mythological World Magic Epic Quest Hero Royalty & Courts Prophecy Betrayal Family Grief War & Battle Folklore

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1King Arthur: 10 Books of Tales &amp; Myths about the Legendary King of Camelot

2King Arthur – An Introduction

3Preface

4The Table or Rubrysshe of the Content of Chapters

5Book I

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6Chapter I. How Uther Pendragon sent for the duke of Cornwall and Igraine his wife, and of their departing suddenly again.

7Chapter II. 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.

8Chapter III. Of the birth of King Arthur and of his nurture.

9Chapter IV. Of the death of King Uther Pendragon.

10Chapter V. How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur.

11Chapter VI. How King Arthur pulled out the sword divers times.

12Chapter VII. How King Arthur was crowned, and how he made officers.

13Chapter VIII. How King Arthur held in Wales, at a Pentecost, a great feast, and what kings and lords came to his feast.

14Chapter IX. Of the first war that King Arthur had, and how he won the field.

15Chapter X. How Merlin counselled King Arthur to send for King Ban and King Bors, and of their counsel taken for the war.

16Chapter XI. Of a great tourney made by King Arthur and the two kings Ban and Bors, and how they went over the sea.

17Chapter XII. How eleven kings gathered a great host against King Arthur.

18Chapter XIII. Of a dream of the King with the Hundred Knights.

19Chapter XIV. How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war.

20Chapter XV. Yet of the same battle.

21Chapter XVI. Yet more of the same battle.

22Chapter XVII. Yet more of the same battle, and how it was ended by Merlin.

23Chapter XVIII. How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents.

24Chapter XIX. How King Arthur rode to Carlion, and of his dream, and how he saw the questing beast.

25Chapter XX. How King Pellinore took Arthur’s horse and followed the Questing Beast, and how Merlin met with Arthur.

26Chapter XXI. 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.

27Chapter XXII. How Griflet was made knight, and jousted with a knight

28Chapter XXIII. How twelve knights came from Rome and asked truage for this land of Arthur, and how Arthur fought with a knight.

29Chapter XXIV. How Merlin saved Arthur’s life, and threw an enchantment on King Pellinore and made him to sleep.

30Chapter XXV. How Arthur by the mean of Merlin gat Excalibur his sword of the Lady of the Lake.

31Chapter XXVI. How tidings came to Arthur that King Rience had overcome eleven kings, and how he desired Arthur’s beard to trim his mantle.

32Chapter XXVII. How all the children were sent for that were born on May-day, and how Mordred was saved.

33Book II

34Chapter I. Of a damosel which came girt with a sword for to find a man of such virtue to draw it out of the scabbard.

35Chapter II. How Balin, arrayed like a poor knight, pulled out the sword, which afterward was the cause of his death.

36Chapter III. How the Lady of the Lake demanded the knight’s head that had won the sword, or the maiden’s head.

37Chapter IV. How Merlin told the adventure of this damosel.

38Chapter V. How Balin was pursued by Sir Lanceor, knight of Ireland, and how he jousted and slew him.

39Chapter VI. How a damosel, which was love to Lanceor, slew herself for love, and how Balin met with his brother Balan.

40Chapter VII. How a dwarf reproved Balin for the death of Lanceor, and how King Mark of Cornwall found them, and made a tomb over them.

41Chapter VIII. How Merlin prophesied that two the best knights of the world should fight there, which were Sir Lancelot and Sir Tristram.

42Chapter IX. How Balin and his brother, by the counsel of Merlin, took King Rience and brought him to King Arthur.

43Chapter X. 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.

44Chapter XI. Of the interment of twelve kings, and of the prophecy of Merlin, and how Balin should give the dolorous stroke.

45Chapter XII. How a sorrowful knight came before Arthur, and how Balin fetched him, and how that knight was slain by a knight invisible.

46Chapter XIII. 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.

47Chapter XIV. 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.

48Chapter XV. How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke.

49Chapter XVI. How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love.

50Chapter XVII. 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.