La Mort D'Arthure: The History Of King Arthur And Of The Knights Of The Round Table
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Damage to binding spine from sun. Somewhat brittle and peeling on the top edge. Back binding connecting to pages loose but still intact. Pages in good condition, tanning but otherwise still clean and crisp.
A foundational work of Arthurian scholarship, Thomas Wright's edition of Malory's Mort D'Arthure presents one of the most celebrated retellings of the Arthurian legend in the English literary canon, drawing directly from Sir Thomas Malory's monumental prose narrative. The text chronicles the rise and fall of King Arthur, the chivalric fellowship of the Round Table, and the tragic romances of knights such as Lancelot and Tristram, weaving together a tapestry of honor, betrayal, and spiritual quest. Wright's scholarly treatment illuminates the medieval sources and linguistic heritage of Malory's work, situating it within the broader tradition of Arthurian romance that stretches from Geoffrey of Monmouth to the French Vulgate cycle. The tone is at once solemn and epic, capturing the grandeur of a mythic world in irreversible decline, where the ideals of knighthood are perpetually tested and ultimately undone by human frailty. This edition stands as an essential resource for students of medieval literature and anyone captivated by the enduring power of the Arthurian mythos.
Author: Sir Thomas Malory
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Damage to binding spine from sun. Somewhat brittle and peeling on the top edge. Back binding connecting to pages loose but still intact. Pages in good condition, tanning but otherwise still clean and crisp.
A foundational work of Arthurian scholarship, Thomas Wright's edition of Malory's Mort D'Arthure presents one of the most celebrated retellings of the Arthurian legend in the English literary canon, drawing directly from Sir Thomas Malory's monumental prose narrative. The text chronicles the rise and fall of King Arthur, the chivalric fellowship of the Round Table, and the tragic romances of knights such as Lancelot and Tristram, weaving together a tapestry of honor, betrayal, and spiritual quest. Wright's scholarly treatment illuminates the medieval sources and linguistic heritage of Malory's work, situating it within the broader tradition of Arthurian romance that stretches from Geoffrey of Monmouth to the French Vulgate cycle. The tone is at once solemn and epic, capturing the grandeur of a mythic world in irreversible decline, where the ideals of knighthood are perpetually tested and ultimately undone by human frailty. This edition stands as an essential resource for students of medieval literature and anyone captivated by the enduring power of the Arthurian mythos.