Description
Bewitching stories, related by some of the world’s great storytellers, tell of how the young Arthur pulled a sword from a stone to change into king; his meeting with the Lady of the Lake and acquisition of the mighty sword Excalibur; gatherings on the Round table; the death of Merlin; how the mysterious sorceress Morgan Le Fay attempted to kill Arthur; the search for the Holy Grail; the romance of Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthur’s wife; the passing of King Arthur, and more.
Magnificent engravings appear all over the text, further enhancing this splendid introduction to Camelot and its enchanting lore.
These stories have inspired a large number of film adaptations, including the 2017 release King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.