- Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Signet Classics (Feb 2 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451531493
- ISBN-13: 978-0451531490
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #155,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
From the incredible wizadry of Merlin to the passion of Sir Lancelot, these tales of Arthur and his knights offer epic adventures with the supernatural as well as timeless battles with out own humanity.
About the Author
Sir Thomas Malory was a knight and estate owner in the mid 15th century, who spent many years in prison for political crimes as well as robbery. He wrote Le Morte d’Arthur, the first great English prose epic, while imprisoned in Nwgate. The epic was published in 1485 by William Caxton, the first English printer. Malory is believed to have died in 1471.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Keith Baines Translation: Signet Classis, Oct 17 2010
By Hans Q - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Le Morte D'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table (Mass Market Paperback)
In a nutshell, I think the Keith Baines translation is an excellent edition for the lay reader, high school student, or first-time Le Morte D'Arthur reader who wants to enjoy the essence of Malory's work. Baines' translation is fluid and makes Arthurian Legend accessible and enjoyable for the modern reader.Although the Baines edition does lack the style and diction of Malory's Middle English, within its pages you will find all of the characters and events that make Malory's work so rich and exciting: the story of young Arthur and his mentor, Merlin; the treacherous Morgan le Fay, the adventures of Arthur and his Knights, the Tale of the SanGreal(Quest of the Holy Grail), the Fisher King, the tragic Elaine, Launcelot and Gwynevere, and the final battle between Arthur and Mordred.
I use the Baines translation to teach an overview of Arthurian Legend to college-prep. senior high school students (British Lit.), and I couldn't imagine using another edition of Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur at that level. (Of note, excerpts from this Baines translation appear widely in high-school textbooks because it is so accessible).
If you are an advanced student and require a scholarly treatment of Malory's text in Middle English, this is not the edition for you.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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For a beginner in the Arthurian legends,, Jan 15 2011
By Elizabeth Bethard - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Le Morte D'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is wonderful. I'd never had so much as a hint of understanding about these tales until I came across Heather Dale. Her songs sparked my interest and I immediately went in search of articles and explanations. I came across this book and ordered it first thing. I haven't been able to put it down, and though I'm just barely in the middle of "The book of Sir Tristram of Lyoness." I've become obsessed. Just recently ordered another book on it, and read articles as often as I can. Though I'll admit the books not for everyone, as it can be a little bland to some. There was once or twice my eyes were reading and my mind was elsewhere, though that's not all that uncommon. Final word: It's a wonderful book, and if you're into these types of things, I highly suggest you get it. (:
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Great book, April 3 2011
By R. Delaney "Mr. D" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Le Morte D'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this when I was about ten years old and got it for my son who is fourteen now. This book has a lot of virtue lessons inside, as well as action scenes for the imagination.
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