The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights is a retelling of Malory for young readers by James Knowles, the architect and editor who later founded the Nineteenth Century review; it first appeared in 1862 and is here in its eighth edition. In fourteen chapters Knowles follows the whole cycle: the birth of Arthur and the sword in the stone, the founding of the Round Table, the adventures of Gawain, Lancelot, Tristram and Geraint, the quest of the Holy Grail, the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, the treason of Mordred and the last battle. The prose keeps something of Malory's cadence while smoothing his difficulties, and the book was dedicated to Tennyson, whose Idylls were then appearing. 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 The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles 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.
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Is The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights in the public domain?
Yes. The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles 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 The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights?
About 6 h 11 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 The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights?
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
