Product Description

This a great English fourteenth-century classic and source book of the Arthurian legend cycle, which is reset in modern type and fully illustrated in a single-volume edition and for the first time as a top quality specification paperback. The paramount source of all stories about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, of Merlin, Camelot and the Holy Grail. "Le Morte D'Arthur" was first written in 1175 by Sir Thomas Malory, a Norman scholar about whom very little is known. This revised edition is not only highly illustrated, but confronts and corrects the somewhat confusing editorial changes made by the first publisher of the book in 1485.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #702562 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

About the Author
John Matthews has made a 30+ year study of Arthurian literature and is the author of 50 books on this and related topics. He enjoys a world reputation as a leading Arthurian authority, is an active member of the International Arthurian Society and a lecturer in North America, UK and Europe. Anna-Marie Ferguson is a Canadian-resident British artist whose interpretations of mythological subjects have been much acclaimed. Her work for this project has gained praise at a series of exhibitors in North America including TV and press coverage.

Customer Reviews

much loved book that is hinge-pin for all Grail Lore
The Bible is the most sold book in print. Unfortunately, a bit of garbage is the second Malleus Maleficarum. However, I wonder if this book comes in third. One wonders if Thomas Malory had any idea how this book would still be a steady seller today? Ah, to the days of writing what you WANTED, in the manner you wanted without an editor coming in and telling you need to remove 20,000 words!

This book has been reprinted endless and one can see why it will continue to be so. And considering all this was writing by hand, not in WORD, it must have taken years to finish. Of course, these days more of his works are translated, but that does not dim the power of his imagery or the wonder of the tales he created. Face it, if Arthur were around he would call Malory his PR man!

Le Morte D' Arthur is likely the best known and most influential work of the Fifteenth Century. The whole Camelot mania began with this book and continues to this day. Why, because it raising values we all would like to achieve, at time when chivalry, honour and justice were valued.

This one volume, complete and unabridged edition is superbly illustrated. A Grail Lore Library is incomplete without a copy. I am sure, even the avid lore addict would love a new copy as a gift for likely is old one is well used.