- Hardcover
- Publisher: Collins
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0003218058
- ISBN-13: 978-0003218053
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Neville Jason is in general an avuncular narrator well matched to White's prose. This is education the way it ought to be. --Christina Hardyment
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One of the most popular re-tellings of the story of King Arthur. White takes an inventive approach that involves speaking animals and Robin Hood.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
it's wonderful to have this alternate version of the first part of The Once & Future King, but this edition is marred by gormless copyediting that "corrects" much of White's wordplay, destroying part of the book's wit and charm, and sorely disappointing readers who know and love this book. the publishers owe us all a revised edition.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book when I was a child (pre-teen, I think) and loved it. Then I grew up and decided I should read more 'grown-up' books, so I bought T. H. White's 'The Once and Future King'. That contains a version of 'The Sword in the Stone', but that version is pitched at adults and the magic is different. Yes, Wart is still turned into animals, but there's no battle with Madam Mim!
For years I promised myself that I'd buy this book. I'm glad I did. It's like meeting an old friend that you haven't seen for years.
If you have a pre-teen/early-teens child who enjoys funny stories about magic, this is a good book to give them. If you're an over-grown kid who likes funny stories about magic, like me, get this book. If you're an adult who wants more 'grown-up' Arthurian stories, get 'The Once and Future King'. They're both good books.
For years I promised myself that I'd buy this book. I'm glad I did. It's like meeting an old friend that you haven't seen for years.
If you have a pre-teen/early-teens child who enjoys funny stories about magic, this is a good book to give them. If you're an over-grown kid who likes funny stories about magic, like me, get this book. If you're an adult who wants more 'grown-up' Arthurian stories, get 'The Once and Future King'. They're both good books.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is undoubtedly one of the best books I have ever read, and is highly deserving of its place as a 'classic'. Unfortunately, to many people being dubbed a classic suggests that a book must be boring. Far from it! Forget Disney's rendition of 'The Sword in the Stone', because it doesn't come anywhere near the literary prowess, intricate descriptions and luxurious fantasy of this masterpiece. If, on the other hand, you have seen the film 'Excalibur' then you have an idea of the immensely wise, slightly insane and incredibly funny character of Merlin that you will meet in this book.
White tells a fascinating story, builds interesting and enjoyable characters and fleshes the story out with excellent descriptions of bygone pursuits, such as falconry and questing, ancient customs and agriculture, interwoven with magic that spans centuries and civilisations at times. The character of Merlin is particularly enjoyable, and although the book is perhaps a little slow in the first couple of chapters, once Merlin comes on the scene we are whisked off on one magical journey after another.
Read it, enjoy it. Maybe even share it with a child! Like all the best "children's literature", this book is just as entertaining for adults.
White tells a fascinating story, builds interesting and enjoyable characters and fleshes the story out with excellent descriptions of bygone pursuits, such as falconry and questing, ancient customs and agriculture, interwoven with magic that spans centuries and civilisations at times. The character of Merlin is particularly enjoyable, and although the book is perhaps a little slow in the first couple of chapters, once Merlin comes on the scene we are whisked off on one magical journey after another.
Read it, enjoy it. Maybe even share it with a child! Like all the best "children's literature", this book is just as entertaining for adults.
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Enchanting and strange
Anyone coming to this via Disney is in for either a shock or a pleasant surprise. For me it was the latter. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mike Heron
The sword in the stone
The cover quality was a little disappointing, but the book is great, such fun, and witty humour. It felt like "Three men on a boat" or something akin to that sort of humour.
Published 12 months ago by Jane Plant
File under 'Shouldn't work but does'
This is one of the strangest books I've ever read. Here's a list of some of its qualities (in no particular order). Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gregory Heath
not too bad
Well, as a fan of Arthurian legends, I felt I had to read this. I actually have the full set under the name 'the once and future king' but given that I could only manage to read... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Larewen Evenstar
An English Classic
This is of course a classic, sadly not designed to appeal to readers of Twilight and Potter. The writing is elegant and pellucid. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by Dr Enoch
Ok but not great
This is an interesting little book. I read it as part of my children's literature course back in 1999. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
The sword in the stone
The sword in the stone is about a boy called "the Wart" and his family. T.H. White writes about the Wart's boring life and how he is sometimes bossed around by Kay, his... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Angus Rolland
The young Arthur - a mystery of history
I remember being both amused and confused by The Sword in the Stone when I was a child. It was full of words that I didn't understand and couldn't find in my dictionary. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2004 by T. Bobley
it's more than it seems!
all the reviews so far have been fair, but overlook one important aspect to the books - in particular 'the book of merlyn', the last in the group. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2003 by "jjonnyboy"
the boyhood of King Arthur - infinitely better than Disney
Firstly, I would like to say the previous reviewer is a chump. Ornithology indeed! Yes, White knew a lot about birds of prey, having kept them, and his knowledge and feeling for... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2002 by A. Craig
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