There are countless King Arthur courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Puffin Classics) (2008)
- King Arthur and His Knights: A Companion Reader with a Dramatization (Companion Reader Series) (2017)
- The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (2008)
- The Once and Future King (1987)
- King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table (Dover Children’s Evergreen Classics) (2002)
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (2019)
- The Winter King (The Arthur Books #1) (1997)
- Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table: Adapted from the Book of Romance (2017)
- The Fall of Arthur (2014)
- The Inklings and King Arthur: J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, C. S. Lewis, and Owen Barfield on the Matter of Britain (2017)
- Historic King Arthur: Authenticating the Celtic Hero of Post-Roman Britain (2007)
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Puffin Classics) (2008)
King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit’s Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.
King Arthur and His Knights: A Companion Reader with a Dramatization (Companion Reader Series) (2017)
You are invited to a world of bravery, magic, and adventure!In a time of fear and danger, will Merlin’s magic, Lancelot’s bravery, and Arthur’s wisdom be enough to unite the kingdom and bring peace?
The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (2008)
Malory’s was the first book that John Steinbeck truly enjoyed reading as a child. Fascinated by Arthurian tales of adventure, knighthood, honor and friendship, in addition to the challenging nuances of the original Anglo-Saxon language, Steinbeck set out to render these stories faithfully and with keen animation for a modern audience.
The Once and Future King (1987)
Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. A future in which he would ally himself with the greatest knights, love a legendary queen and unite a country dedicated to chivalrous values. A future that would see him crowned and known for all time as Arthur, King of the Britons.
King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table (Dover Children’s Evergreen Classics) (2002)
A ruler said to be the model of goodness over evil and a formidable comrade in the ever-present struggle between right and wrong, the figure of King Arthur of England prevails at the heart of the Arthurian legends. The myths surrounding his reign have been recounted in endless tales.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (2019)
A Yankee engineer from Connecticut named Hank Morgan receives a severe blow to the head and is somehow transported back in time and space to England under the reign of King Arthur in the 6th century.
The Winter King (The Arthur Books #1) (1997)
It takes a remarkable writer to make an old story as fresh and compelling as the first time we heard it. With The Winter King, the first volume of his magnificent Warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwell finally turns to the story he was born to write: the mythic saga of King Arthur.The tale begins in Dark Age Britain, a land where Arthur has been banished and Merlin has disappeared, where a child-king sits unprotected on the throne, where religion vies with magic for the souls of the people.
Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table: Adapted from the Book of Romance (2017)
Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table is the 1902 work by the famous author Andrew Lang and chronicles several separate stories in the time of the mythical King Author. Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 – 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
The Fall of Arthur (2014)
The Fall of Arthur, the only venture by J.R.R.
The Inklings and King Arthur: J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, C. S. Lewis, and Owen Barfield on the Matter of Britain (2017)
Will King Arthur ever return to England? He already has. In the midst of war-torn Britain, King Arthur returned in the writings of the Oxford Inklings. Learn how J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S.
Historic King Arthur: Authenticating the Celtic Hero of Post-Roman Britain (2007)
Who was King Arthur? How did the story originate? Through careful research of the many primary documents, a picture of the true Arthur can in fact be set down. He reached power shortly after the Romans evacuated Britain at the end of the fifth century and died at the Battle of Camlann. He became king at 15 under the name of Ambrosius Aurelianus and fought against the Saxons on the mainland as Riothamus, thus explaining the regeneration motif so closely tied to the mythical Arthur.
Best King Arthur Books That Will Hook You
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The Battles That Created England 793-1100: How Alfred and his Successors Defeated the Vikings to Unite the Kingdoms
Author(s): Arthur C Wright
ID: 3622150, Publisher: Frontline Books, Year: 2023, Size: 5 Mb, Format: epub
The Roman King Arthur? : Lucius Artorius Castus
Author(s): Tony Sullivan
ID: 3418007, Publisher: Pen and Sword History, Year: 2022, Size: 10 Mb, Format: pdf
The King Arthur Baking School: Lessons and Recipes for Every Baker
Author(s): King Arthur Baking Company
ID: 3421425, Publisher: Countryman Press, Year: 2022, Size: 29 Mb, Format: epub
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