Dimensions
165 x 240 x 60mm
Complete, Unabridged, New Illustrated Edition
The stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, of Merlin, Camelot and the Quest for the Holy Grail, have an enduring fascination whenever and wherever they are told. Of all the versions of the Arthurian cycle, one source is paramount - 'Le Morte d'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory.
Composed towards the end of the fifteenth century, it is the last and greatest of the Arthurian romances, a rich and haunting tapestry. More than six hundred years after its creation, it remains one of the finest examples of English writing, containing something to delight and inspire anyone who dips into its pages.
For this is a story which reflects every aspect of human life: love, war, heroism, spiritual striving, comedy, tragedy, mystery, and introduces us to a remarkable set of characters. It retains as much power to move us today as it did our forebears.
The classic Caxton text has been edited by John Matthews, whose knowledge has enabled many minor but important and long-recognised errors in previous reproductions, to be corrected and omissions to be reinstated. Romantic illustrations by Anna-Marie Ferguson ensure that the magical world of the Arthurian legends is now accessible to a new generation of readers.
