Le Morte Darthur
Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and his Noble Knights of the Round Table
Le Morte Darthur is Sir Thomas Malory's retelling of the Arthurian legends, finished in prison in 1469 or 1470 and printed by William Caxton in 1485. Drawing mainly on French romances, Malory follows the whole cycle: the birth of Arthur and the sword in the stone, the founding of the Round Table, the adventures of Lancelot, Gareth and Tristram, the quest of the Holy Grail, the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, the treachery of Mordred and the last battle in which the fellowship is destroyed. His plain, rhythmic prose fixed the form in which English readers have known the stories ever since, and Tennyson, Twain and T. H. White all built on it. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Le Morte Darthur
Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Le Morte Darthur online?
Yes. Le Morte Darthur opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is Le Morte Darthur in the public domain?
Yes. Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Le Morte Darthur?
About 26 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Le Morte Darthur?
Le Morte Darthur by Sir Thomas Malory is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
