Thomas Malory Books

This single-volume edition of the complete works of Sir Thomas Malory retains his 15th-century English while providing an introduction, glossary, and fifty pages of explanatory notes on each romance.

Story of love, adventure, chivalry, treachery and death.

The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte D'Arthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, "knight prisoner." This edition is the first designed for the general reader based on the "Winchester manuscript," which represents what Malory wrote more closely than the version printed by William Caxton. Extensively annotated, this edition is highly user-friendly. - Publisher

Chivalry is not dead! Central figures in Medieval literature, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table still inspire many books and films today. Drawing on the legends of Camelot from French and English sources, Sir Thomas Malory compiled the drama of illicit love, the magic of sorcery, and the quest for the Holy Grail into a sordid and chivalrous tale that's been recounted for centuries. This beautiful leather-bound volume, with gilded edges and a ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place, will be a treasured edition of classic Arthurian folklore in any home library.

Le Morte D'Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory's richly evocative and enthralling version of the Arthurian legend. Recounting Arthur's birth, his ascendancy to the throne after claiming Excalibur, his ill-fated marriage to Guenever, the treachery of Morgan le Fay and the exploits of the Knights of the Round Table, it magically weaves together adventure, battle, love and enchantment. Le Morte D'Arthur looks back to an idealized Medieval world and is full of wistful, elegiac regret for a vanished age of chivalry. Edited and published by William Caxton in 1485, Malory's prose romance drew on French and English verse sources to give an epic unity to the Arthur myth, and remains the most magnificent re-telling of the story in English.

This work begins with the birth of Arthur and the establishment of his kingdom and the fellowship of knights. It describes courtly society which is outwardly secure and successful, but which is, in reality, torn by dissent and ultimately treachery.

The text is unabridged, with original spelling and extensive, easy-to-use marginal glosses and footnotes.

This book is an adaptation of the classic novel King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. 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, this easy to read adaptation is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.

Chivalrous deeds from five to six centuries ago captivate readers with their heroic narratives, particularly those involving Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. During the reigns of the first three King Edwards, these stories thrived in oral tradition, as printed books were not yet available. The enduring popularity of these characters highlights their significance in the evolution of chivalric literature.

This compilation presents a rich tapestry of Arthurian legends and stories, showcasing the adventures of King Arthur and his knights. Written by Sir Thomas Malory in the 15th century, it stands as a seminal work that captures the essence of chivalry, heroism, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Malory's narrative weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of honor, making it a cornerstone of English literature and a vital source for understanding the mythology surrounding King Arthur.