- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Everyman's Library; Reprint edition (Oct 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679423117
- ISBN-13: 978-0679423119
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 3.1 x 21.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,806,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table, " "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, " "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, " and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers. (All Ages)
About the Author
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.
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After wicked King Vortigern had first invited the Saxons to settle in Britain and help him to fight the Picts and Scots, the land was never long at peace. Read the first page
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After wicked King Vortigern had first invited the Saxons to settle in Britain and help him to fight the Picts and Scots, the land was never long at peace. Read the first page
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Many authors have dabbled with the stories of King Arthur, and of the many I have read, this book always sticks in my mind as one of the most entertaining reads.
A good place for anyone to start finding out about the legend of Arthur. Once you've finished this title, try to get hold of a copy of Rosemary Sutcliff's 'Sword at Sunset' for a completely different take on the story of Arthur. Both are highly recommended.
A good place for anyone to start finding out about the legend of Arthur. Once you've finished this title, try to get hold of a copy of Rosemary Sutcliff's 'Sword at Sunset' for a completely different take on the story of Arthur. Both are highly recommended.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I first read this book more than fifteen years ago while still at primary school. In the edition I read there were no illustrations but the quality and descriptive nature of the language had me hooked from the start. My imagination was fired by the heroic deeds of King Arthur and his Knights. This book is a great read and I would recommend it to anyone who like to lose themselves in a glorious book.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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i read this book and it started my whole interest in king arthur. since then i've gone on to look at the real life, historcial king arthur, and enjoy reading about him too. this book is a great read and fantastic introduction to the legend of king arthur.
if this book makes you want to go on to find out more about the historical king arthur, read "Legendary Warriors" and "The Discovery of King Arthur" when you've finished this.
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Arthur Lives!
I first read this book myself twenty years ago now (good god!) and it kicked off an abiding love with good story-telling. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gerald T. Walford
Very poor service
I ordered this book on 8th January. I have had to follow up with three inquiries. I have not received the book yet. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by B. Dickson
Great Story Telling
This is a simple easy to read account (without making you feel like a 5 year old) of King Arthur and all his Knights, the individual stories are all outstanding and totally... Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by J. J. Greenhorn
Authoritative, delightful, gripping
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table is a detailed, authoritative _and_ exciting account of the Arthurian epic from beginning to end. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2004 by Martin Turner
Pretty Good Book
I found this a good book with superb detail, but this is meant to be a childrens novel. It was often hard to read . Overall, it was a pretty good book.
Published on 24 April 1999
This is a breath-taking book Green really did it with this 1
A great book I hae read it three times and I am going to read it again. He brings King Arthr to life with skill and beauty. None other could have done finer. Read more
Published on 24 April 1999
This Book is really interesting
I have read this book twice.Not because I wanted to but the first time was in 5th grade. I really didn't like it. Then in sixth grade I had to read it again. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 1999
I had to read it for school, and I loved it!
There ain't much left for me to say, if you didn't read the book yourself. But, for as far as I can judge the book, I'd give it four stars. Let's first introduce myself. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 1998
An excellent King Arthur book for beginners.
The Roger Lancelyn Green version for King Arthur is an excellent Arthur version for beginners. I read this book for one of my classes at my school(Belen Jesuit Prep. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 1998
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