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The death of King Arthur : Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur / a retelling by Peter Ackroyd.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670023073 (hc) :
- Physical Description: xv, 316 p. ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 1st American ed.
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Sir Thomas Malory"--Cover. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Arthur, King > Fiction. Britons > Fiction. Knights and knighthood > Great Britain > Fiction. Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Arthurian romances. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Ackro | 31681002257848 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A modern adaptation of the legendary epic by the author ofThe Canterbury Tales: A Retelling adds vivid dimensions to Malory's 15th-century work using contemporary prose that makes such events as the romance between Guinevere and Lancelot, the search for the Holy Grail and the treacherous betrayal of Mordred accessible to today's audiences. - Baker & Taylor
In this modern adaptation of the story of King Arthur, the author resurrects the legendary epic of Camelot. The names of Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, Galahad, the sword of Excalibur, and the court of Camelot are as recognizable as any from the world of myth. Although many versions exist of the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory endures as the most moving and richly inventive. In this abridged retelling the author transforms Malory's fifteenth-century work into a dramatic modern story, vividly bringing to life a world of courage and chivalry, magic, and majesty. The golden age of Camelot, the perilous search for the Holy Grail, the love of Guinevere and Lancelot, and the treachery of Arthur's son Mordred are all rendered into contemporary prose. - Baker & Taylor
Retells the story of King Arthur, the golden age of Camelot, the perilous search for the Holy Grail, and the love of Guinevere and Lancelot. - Penguin Putnam
Acclaimed biographer Peter Ackroyd vibrantly resurrects the legendary epic of Camelot in this modern adaptation.
The names of Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, Galahad, the sword of Excalibur, and the court of Camelot are as recognizable as any from the world of myth. Although many versions exist of the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory endures as the most moving and richly inventive. In this abridged retelling the inimitable Peter Ackroyd transforms Malory's fifteenth-century work into a dramatic modern story, vividly bringing to life a world of courage and chivalry, magic, and majesty. The golden age of Camelot, the perilous search for the Holy Grail, the love of Guinevere and Lancelot, and the treachery of Arthur's son Mordred are all rendered into contemporary prose with Ackroyd's characteristic charm and panache. Just as he did with his fresh new version of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, Ackroyd now brings one of the cornerstones of English literature to a whole new audience.
