Le Morte d'Arthur (Complete 21 Book Edition)

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Le Morte d'Arthur (Complete 21 Book Edition)

By Thomas Malory

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Thomas Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur' is a comprehensive collection of 21 books that chronicle the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Written in the 15th century, Malory's work combines various Arthurian legends into a single cohesive narrative, showcasing themes of chivalry, honor, and betrayal. The book is presented in a prose style that was common for medieval English literature, making it both accessible and engaging for readers interested in the Arthurian legend. With its intricate plotlines and dynamic characters, 'Le Morte d'Arthur' stands as a timeless piece of English literature that continues to captivate audiences today. Thomas Malory, a knight and English writer, drew inspiration from French and English Arthurian tales to create 'Le Morte d'Arthur.' His own experiences in the medieval world likely influenced his portrayal of chivalric ideals and the complexities of human nature present in the narrative. Malory's work is considered a cornerstone of Arthurian literature and has had a significant impact on subsequent interpretations of the Arthurian legend. For readers seeking a glimpse into the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Thomas Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur' is a must-read. This comprehensive edition offers a deep dive into the legendary stories of Camelot, showcasing Malory's skillful storytelling and his enduring contributions to medieval literature.

Mythological World Royalty & Courts Folklore Magic War & Battle Epic Quest Betrayal Prophecy Political Intrigue Forbidden Love

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Publish dateMar 21, 2018

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1Uther & Igraine (Historical Novel)

2Preface

3The Table or Rubrysshe of the Content of Chapters

4Book I

5Chapter I. How Uther Pendragon sent for the duke of Cornwall and Igraine his wife, and of their departing suddenly again.

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6Chapter 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.

7Chapter III. Of the birth of King Arthur and of his nurture.

8Chapter IV. Of the death of King Uther Pendragon.

9Chapter V. How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur.

10Chapter VI. How King Arthur pulled out the sword divers times.

11Chapter VII. How King Arthur was crowned, and how he made officers.

12Chapter VIII. How King Arthur held in Wales, at a Pentecost, a great feast, and what kings and lords came to his feast.

13Chapter IX. Of the first war that King Arthur had, and how he won the field.

14Chapter X. How Merlin counselled King Arthur to send for King Ban and King Bors, and of their counsel taken for the war.

15Chapter XI. Of a great tourney made by King Arthur and the two kings Ban and Bors, and how they went over the sea.

16Chapter XII. How eleven kings gathered a great host against King Arthur.

17Chapter XIII. Of a dream of the King with the Hundred Knights.

18Chapter XIV. How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war.

19Chapter XV. Yet of the same battle.

20Chapter XVI. Yet more of the same battle.

21Chapter XVII. Yet more of the same battle, and how it was ended by Merlin.

22Chapter XVIII. How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents.

23Chapter XIX. How King Arthur rode to Carlion, and of his dream, and how he saw the questing beast.

24Chapter XX. How King Pellinore took Arthur’s horse and followed the Questing Beast, and how Merlin met with Arthur.

25Chapter 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.

26Chapter XXII. How Griflet was made knight, and jousted with a knight

27Chapter XXIII. How twelve knights came from Rome and asked truage for this land of Arthur, and how Arthur fought with a knight.

28Chapter XXIV. How Merlin saved Arthur’s life, and threw an enchantment on King Pellinore and made him to sleep.

29Chapter XXV. How Arthur by the mean of Merlin gat Excalibur his sword of the Lady of the Lake.

30Chapter XXVI. How tidings came to Arthur that King Rience had overcome eleven kings, and how he desired Arthur’s beard to trim his mantle.

31Chapter XXVII. How all the children were sent for that were born on May-day, and how Mordred was saved.

32Book II

33Chapter 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.

34Chapter II. How Balin, arrayed like a poor knight, pulled out the sword, which afterward was the cause of his death.

35Chapter III. How the Lady of the Lake demanded the knight’s head that had won the sword, or the maiden’s head.

36Chapter IV. How Merlin told the adventure of this damosel.

37Chapter V. How Balin was pursued by Sir Lanceor, knight of Ireland, and how he jousted and slew him.

38Chapter VI. How a damosel, which was love to Lanceor, slew herself for love, and how Balin met with his brother Balan.

39Chapter 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.

40Chapter VIII. How Merlin prophesied that two the best knights of the world should fight there, which were Sir Lancelot and Sir Tristram.

41Chapter IX. How Balin and his brother, by the counsel of Merlin, took King Rience and brought him to King Arthur.

42Chapter 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.

43Chapter XI. Of the interment of twelve kings, and of the prophecy of Merlin, and how Balin should give the dolorous stroke.

44Chapter XII. How a sorrowful knight came before Arthur, and how Balin fetched him, and how that knight was slain by a knight invisible.

45Chapter 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.

46Chapter 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.

47Chapter XV. How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke.

48Chapter XVI. How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love.

49Chapter 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.

50Chapter XVIII. How Balin met with his brother Balan, and how each of them slew other unknown, till they were wounded to death.