Malory, Thomas
Le Morte Darthur: The Winchester Manuscript (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537341
- author:
- Malory, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 616
- Dimensions:
- 19.76 x 13 x 2.79 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Myth & legend told as fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The definitive English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte Darthur, is a masterful tale of chivalry and tragedy. Completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, this work charts the disintegration of the fellowship of the Round Table, destroyed from within by warring factions. The story recounts the life of King Arthur, the knightly exploits of Sir Lancelot du Lake, Sir Tristram, and Sir Gawain, as well as the quest for the Holy Grail. A pervading tension builds throughout the narrative, culminating in the revelation of Lancelot and Guenivere's illicit passion, and Arthur's powerlessness to prevent a related outbreak of violence and revenge. This annotated edition is based on the authoritative Winchester manuscript, providing a more accurate representation of Malory's original work than earlier printed versions. Supplemented by a fine introduction, glossary, and extensive notes, this volume offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a legendary world.
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