Puffin Classics : King Arthur and His Kn

Review of “King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table” ISBN: 9780141321011 This is one of the best introductory books on the stories related to King Arthur. The book was not an easy read as I have assumed it to be. There are many named characters whose names are difficult to remember. An added difficulty is that the author tried to retain the Middle English variety into his retelling of the stories. What it means is that the sentences are difficult to comprehend for an average Indian reader. But apart from all this, if we spent some good time figuring out some of the archaic words and the archaic sentence constructions, it is a worthy read. This edition of puffin classics has good paper quality and big enough fonts for a pleasant read.

My fourteen years old kid thoroughly enjoyed reading it. A wonderful mix of adventure, fantasy and mystical elements...

I loved the book straight way when I got it....

A good read .

The greatest fantasy I ever had , was to be included in this search for the Holy Grail...Good story..

Excellent purchase. Marvelous book. Bought it for 184/-

Great

Excellent!!!

Like all classical books, the language quality is excellent. A great way of cultivating the mind while enjoying a good read.

Who doesn't love the story of King Arthur, Merlin and all the knights - their adventures, excitement and danger. Full of thrills of a former time and with an overall theme of goodness and doing what is right. Although one the boys really want to read, girls also really enjoy the tales of this era in history.

Excellent overview and adaptation of the Arthurian myths based on Mallory's version, and prepared for younger readers but not condescending or sanitized for them. I read this as a bedtime story for my daughter over the past several months, one chapter a night when we did bedtime stories. I used it as an opportunity to talk about history and myth with her, concepts like chivalry and the role of the Church. Reading aloud, I grew a keener appreciation for the depth of classical storytelling and how the literature built upon earlier stories and formed foundational elements of culture. The Arthurian stories truly are the "Matter of Britain," as they speak to the departure of Rome, the decline of Romano-British culture, the arrival of the Saxons, and interplay of the Britons and Celts across the ages. The way in which early Christian culture provided a sanctifying skein to a pagan past. Whether one likes old stories or not, one should at least be familiar with them, and take them as they are. RL Green's membership in The Inklings further informs the richness of this book. One note, the epilogue, which relates some of the voluminous folklore surrounding Arthur's death and return adds an eerie coda to the story, especially the final mini-story, almost included like an afterthought, but in many ways a miniature ghost story, a bit terrifying an apocalyptic in implication.

Respect for the death of sir Lancelot.

Having read reviews which claim this book is written in language which is archaic, it left me wondering exactly what the reviewers were expecting. From their words, I was anticipating something between the King James Bible and Shakespeare. This book is nothing of the sort. The language is clear and fully comprehensible yet gives a flavour of yesteryear in the re-telling of the Arthurian Legend. Had other reviewers referred to Sir Thomas Malory's work, 'Le Morte d'Arthur' published in 1485 by William Caxton, I might have understood where they were coming from. Have no fear, this book is entirely suitable for children of ten years and upwards who will discover the tales exciting and memorable. Every child should be given the opportunity of uncovering the gems of British mythology as it forms part of who we are and why. It is a lead to studying British history and beyond. The tales have a good flow and are comprehensive. The book is also perfect for reading aloud. There are no colourful illustrations but there are plentiful woodcuts and the emphasis is placed on each story. I thoroughly recommend it.