The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Collection of Tales & Myths about the Legendary British KingBy James Knowles
Length9h 49m
About this audiobook
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a Victorian retelling of the Arthurian cycle, drawing chiefly on Sir Thomas Malory while reshaping the material into a coherent, morally elevated narrative. Knowles recounts the sword in the stone, the fellowship of the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic fall of Camelot in lucid, dignified prose. Its style balances romance, adventure, and ethical instruction, placing medieval legend within the nineteenth-century revival of chivalric ideals associated with Tennyson and the broader fascination with Britain's mythic past. James Knowles (1831–1908) was an architect, editor, and man of letters deeply engaged with Victorian intellectual culture. His architectural training and historical interests helped cultivate his sensitivity to medieval forms, while his later editorial work connected him to leading writers and thinkers of his age. In adapting Arthurian legend, Knowles sought not merely to entertain but to preserve a national literary inheritance in a form accessible to modern readers. This book is recommended for readers seeking an elegant introduction to Arthurian tradition: accessible, noble in tone, and rich in legendary grandeur.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (26.7K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length9 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 6, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of Richard the First
10Chapter VIII
2The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
11Chapter IX
3Chapter I
12Chapter X
4Chapter II
13Chapter XI
5Chapter III
14Chapter XII
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6Chapter IV
15Chapter XIII
7Chapter V
16Chapter XIV
8Chapter VI
17Memorable Quotes
9Chapter VII
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