King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table

First published as part of The Book of Romance in 1902 King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table is a compilation of classic Arthurian legend by the Scottish poet novelist and anthropologist Andrew Lang. Well-known for his volumes collecting the worlds fairy and folk tales Lang also compiled and edited other famous and immortal stories from many genres including romance and adventure. Like his fairy tale collections Langs King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table is one of the most comprehensive and complete retellings of these well-loved stories. Lang drew upon the Historia Britonum and Thomas Malorys Morte dArthur to assemble all the elements of King Arthurs story. The legends most important details are masterfully retold including the finding of Excalibur Arthurs encounter with the Lady of the Lake the adventures of Arthurs knights Merlins story the search for the Holy Grail the tragic love story of Arthur Guinevere and Lancelot and finally the end of King Arthurs life. Langs collection is widely considered to be one of the most influential versions of the King Arthur legend and remains one of the most accessible and entertaining retellings of this timeless tale. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and is illustrated by H. J. Ford.