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Splendid retelling of the adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail; last days of King Arthur, more. Rich medieval flavor enhanced with 39 of Pyle's atmospheric illustrations. Generations of children have thrilled to Howard Pyle's skillful retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This book is one of the best of the series — a rich chronicle that includes the stirring adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail as well as the last chapter in the life of King Arthur. The book begins with the exciting story of Sir Geraint — how he fought with the knights of the Sparrow-Hawk, how he set right the wrongs of the earldom, how he destroyed three giants of the highway and more. The narrative then takes up the thrilling exploits of Sir Galahad ("the most perfect knight who ever lived"): his initiation into knighthood, how he came to the court of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. Finally, there are the last chapters in the life of King Arthur — his attack on Sir Lancelot, his fatal battle with Sir Mordred and Arthur's final journey to Avalon. Recounted in language appropriately medieval in flavor and enhanced with 39 of Howard Pyle's richly atmospheric illustrations, these tales promise a splendid reading experience — a magical journey to a far-off time and a bygone world of knightly valor and chivalric romance.

Table of Contents:
PART I THE STORY OF SIR GERAINT Chapter First "How Sir Geraint followed the knight and the lady to whom the dwarf belongeth. How he lodged in a ruined castle, and how he found armor to wear" Chapter Second How Sir Geraint fought with the knight of the Sparrow-Hawk; how he set right the wrongs of the earldom and how he returned to the Court of the King Chapter Third "How Sir Geraint lived with the Lady Enid at Camelot. How he suspected her truth; how his suspicions were confirmed, and how he departed with her in search of adventure. Also how they met with three unusual adventures in the forest" Chapter Fourth "How Sir Geraint and Enid came forth out of the forest into the land of an earl. How they abided at an inn, and of what befell them thereafter" Chapter Fifth Sir Geraint is wounded in his encounter with another knight. He is discovered by the Court of King Arthur and is healed of his wounds Chapter Sixth "How Sir Geraint destroyed three giants of the highway. How he was hurt, and how he and the Lady Enid were carried off by a knight of the country. Also how Sir Geraint slew the knight" PART II THE STORY OF SIR GALAHAD Chapter First "How Sir Galahad was made a knight; how he came to the Court of King Arthur, and of the several miracles that happened at that time" Chapter Second "How Sir Galahad was led by a strange lady to a monastery of White Friars. How he met there two other Knights of the Round Table. How King Bagdemagus wore the shield, and how it was take from him and given unto Sir Galahad. Also the story of the shield" Chapter Third "How Sir Galahad met with Sir Melyas. How Sir Melyas was overthrown, and how Sir Galahad overthrew his enemies. Also how Sir Galahad did at the Castle of Maidens" Chapter Fourth "How Sir Launcelot and Sir Percival met Sir Galahad, and what befell them. Also how Sir Launcelot beheld the Grail in a dream" Chapter Fifth How Sir Percival findeth a horse that nearly bringeth him to destruction. Also he meeteth a fair damsel and feasts with her. Finally he enters a boat and there finds rest and comfort Chapter Sixth "How Sir Bors confessed himself to the Hermit of the Forest. How he overthrew a knight, and how he came to the seashore and of what befell him there" Chapter Seventh "How Sir Galahad smote down Sir Gawaine, and how he accompanied a fair lady to the seashore. And of what happened thereafter" PART III THE PASSING OF ARTHUR Chapter First "How Queen Guinevere visited Sir Launcelot in the forest; how Sir Launcelot returned to Court as aforetime, and how he fled once more from the Court" Chapter Second "How Queen Guinevere held a feast, and how Sir Patrice of Ireland was poisoned at that feast" Chapter Third "How Sir Bors was relieved of the defence of the Queen, and of how Sir Mador de la Porte was overthrown" Chapter Fourth "How there came quarrels at the Court, and how Sir Launcelot of the Lake was assaulted by the brothers of Sir Gawaine" Chapter Fifth How King Arthur attacked Sir Launcelot at Joyous Gard; how Sir Lionel was slain and how Sir Bors was wounded Chapter Sixth "Sir Launcelot brings the Queen to King Arthur at Camelot. He quitteth England, and King Arthur and Sir Gawain pursue him" Chapter Seventh Of the battle betwixt Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawain. Also how King Arthur returned to Little Britain Chapter Eighth How King Arthur returned to England. How he fought his last battle was Sir Mordred Chapter Ninth "How King Arthur slew Sir Mordred, and how he himself was wounded so that he was upon the edge of death. How his sword Excalibur was cast away, and how three queens came from Avalon and took him away with them" Chapter Tenth "How Sir Launcelot came to Queen Guinevere, and how Queen Guinevere remained a nun. How Sir Launcelot went into the forest and became a hermit, and how seven of his fellows joined him there. Also of the death of Sir Launcelot of the Lake"

About the Author :
The stories and drawings of Howard Pyle (1853-1911) epitomize the golden age of American illustration. A priceless contribution to American children's literature, Pyle's work set a standard of excellence, with tales and images remarkable for their engaging simplicity and penetrating realism.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780486273617
  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
  • Publisher Imprint: Dover Children's
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Spine Width: 7 mm
  • Width: 164 mm
  • ISBN-10: 048627361X
  • Publisher Date: 28 Mar 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Dover Children's Classics
  • Weight: 403 gr


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