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This single-volume edition of the complete works of Sirhe Thomas Malory retains his 15th-century English while providing an introduction, glossary, and fifty pages of explanatory notes on each romance.
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[HIT befel in the dayes of Uther Pendragon, when he was kynge of all 1 (1) Englond and so regned, that there was a myghty duke in Cornwaill that helde warre ageynst hym long tyme, and the duke was called the duke of Tyntagil. Read the first page
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[HIT befel in the dayes of Uther Pendragon, when he was kynge of all 1 (1) Englond and so regned, that there was a myghty duke in Cornwaill that helde warre ageynst hym long tyme, and the duke was called the duke of Tyntagil. Read the first page
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Malory's series of tales based on the Arthurian legends are a great read. Don't be put off by the fact that this is in Middle English - the language is very easy to read, perhaps even easier than Chaucer, and the edition is provided with a good glossary. Essentially, if you can read Shakespeare, you probably won't have much trouble with this. It's a great starting point for anyone wanting a gentle introduction to the delights of medieval English literature, or for Arthurian enthusiasts. The notes and introduction are good, and the edition also reprints William Caxton's preface to the text. This is available in a modernised version from Penguin, but please give this edition a try first - it's great value and you gain so much from reading it in the original language.
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This arrived on time and was in excellent condition. Malory, 'Complete Works', edited by Vinaver, compresses the three-volume edition into one volume. It contains the unabridged text, with an introduction and some explanatory notes. Readers looking for more detailed notes should refer to the three-volume edition.
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This book contains all of Malory's renditions into Middle English of the Arthurian cycle. His English is easier to understand than Chaucer's, and anybody with a fair knowledge of English will understand it. In addition, Malory really does know how to write: we have here a truly riveting read. A wordlist at the back of the book translates most (but not all) terms that have either changed in meaning or are now obsolete.
Unfortunately, this is a paperback. The paper and print quality are not exactly top notch either, although the binding is decent. Thus only 4 stars.
All in all, this is highly recommendable. If you're interested in the tales of Arthur, Merlin, Perceval, etc. then this is a must read.
Unfortunately, this is a paperback. The paper and print quality are not exactly top notch either, although the binding is decent. Thus only 4 stars.
All in all, this is highly recommendable. If you're interested in the tales of Arthur, Merlin, Perceval, etc. then this is a must read.
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Not for casual reading
As a piece of literature, perhaps this is indeed worth 5 stars. As something to read for entertainment, I'm sorry, but I've had to give it 2 (and to be honest, I'm feeling... Read more
Published on 2 May 2005 by Richard Wiseman
What a fascinating piece of literature!
Wow! I was so amazed with this collection! I was made to read this as part of my Medieval Literary Culture course, ans I have to say that it's possibly the best thing I've ever... Read more
Published on 27 April 2003 by Aelfric's Cat
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