The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights

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The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights

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en

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Global Grey

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A Victorian retelling of the Arthurian cycle, this accessible adventure chronicles the rise of Camelot, the chivalric quests of its knights, and the tragic romance that ultimately leads to the fall of the Round Table.

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Set against a Britain threatened by Saxon invasion, James Knowles' *The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights* chronicles the rise of a hero born of prophecy. Following Merlin's warnings and the destruction of Vortigern's tower by two fighting dragons, the rightful heir Uther Pendragon defeats the usurper and his Saxon allies. Uther's son, Arthur, is crowned after drawing Excalibur from the stone and unites the realm against the Saxons at Badon Hill. The narrative details Arthur's conquests of Ireland, Norway, and Gaul, alongside the heroic exploits of his knights, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, Sir Tristram, and the pure-hearted Sir Galahad. The court's idyllic life is established with the founding of the Round Table and the marriage of Arthur to Queen Guinevere. However, this harmony is shattered by the adulterous affair between Lancelot and Guinevere. This betrayal fractures the fellowship, leading to a civil war between the king and his greatest knight. The conflict escalates after the death of Sir Gawain, who is mortally wounded by Lancelot's lance, and the usurpation of the throne by the treacherous Sir Modred. The tale culminates in the final, bloody battle at Camlann. In this decisive clash, Arthur mortally wounds Modred, but the traitor strikes the king with a fatal blow. With his fellowship dissolved and his realm in ruins, Arthur commands Sir Bedivere to return Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. Departing for the mysterious Vale of Avilion to heal, the legendary king leaves behind a broken court, marking the end of an era of chivalry and unity.

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Categories

• Folklore
• Mythology