Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1
Le Morte d'Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory's great compilation of the Arthurian legend, finished around 1470 and printed by William Caxton in 1485, who divided it into twenty-one books and wrote the preface included here. This first volume contains the opening books: Uther Pendragon and the begetting of Arthur, the sword drawn from the stone, the wars with the rebel kings, Merlin, the gift of Excalibur and the founding of the Round Table, the tale of Balin and the dolorous stroke, the Roman war, the early adventures of Lancelot and the long story of Gareth, and the beginning of the book of Sir Tristram. Malory's prose, plain and rhythmic, has shaped every English retelling since, from Tennyson to the present. 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 d'Arthur: Volume 1
Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 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 d'Arthur: Volume 1 online?
Yes. Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 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.
Is Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 in the public domain?
Yes. Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 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 d'Arthur: Volume 1?
About 10 h 56 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 d'Arthur: Volume 1?
Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Sir Thomas Malory is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
