The Once and Future King by T. H. White
This novel is a retelling of the Arthurian legend, from Arthur's childhood tutelage under the wizard Merlyn to his eventual death. The story follows Arthur's journey from a naive boy to a wise and just king, his establishment of the Round Table, his marriage to Guinevere, and his complex relationship with his illegitimate son, Mordred. The narrative explores themes of power, justice, war, and human nature, offering a nuanced and humanizing portrayal of a well-known mythical figure.
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- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der König Auf Camelot
- Il Re Che Fu, Il Re Che Sarà. Il Ciclo Completo Del Re In Eterno
- The Book of Merlyn
- The Candle in the Wind
- The Ill-Made Knight
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This book is on the following 15 lists:
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 22nd on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 47th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 64th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 198th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 417th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- 50 Essential Fantasy Books (Abe Books)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)