Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory
The Whole Book of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table
This classic work is a compilation of stories and legends about the legendary King Arthur, his knights, and the Round Table. It tells of Arthur's rise to power, his quest for the Holy Grail, and his tragic downfall. The book, written in the 15th century, is considered one of the most influential pieces of Arthurian literature and has significantly shaped the modern perception of Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, Lancelot, and other iconic characters.
The 745th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1485
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 209,000
- Original Language
- Middle English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 79th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 283rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 705th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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