Stories of King Arthur's Knights (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's ClassicsBy Mary Macgregor
Length2h 22m
About this audiobook
Mary Macgregor's Stories of King Arthur's Knights offers a lucid retelling of the central episodes of the Arthurian legend: the winning of Excalibur, the founding ideals of the Round Table, the adventures of Lancelot, Gareth, Geraint, Galahad, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Written in a clear, elevated prose suited to younger readers, the book belongs to the Edwardian tradition of adapting medieval romance for moral and imaginative education, preserving chivalric grandeur while simplifying Malory's intricate narrative architecture. Macgregor was one of the notable popularizers of classic and legendary material for children in the early twentieth century, especially through accessible retellings of heroic, historical, and mythic subjects. Her work reflects an age deeply invested in transmitting cultural inheritance through readable prose, and her Arthurian volume suggests both admiration for medieval ideals and a pedagogical desire to present courage, loyalty, courtesy, and self-sacrifice as living virtues. This book is warmly recommended to readers seeking an approachable entrance into Arthurian literature. It is especially valuable for students, younger readers, and general enthusiasts who want the emotional force of the legends without the density of their medieval sources.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (61)
Includes Goodreads
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Old Peter's Russian Tales
6Gareth and Lynette
2About This Book
7Sir Galahad and the Sacred Cup
3Geraint and Enid
8The Death of King Arthur
4Lancelot and Elaine
9Memorable Quotes
5Pelleas and Ettarde
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