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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table [adapted - Great Illustrated Classics] (1953)

by Joshua E. Hanft (Adapter)

Other authors: Howard Pyle (Original author)

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A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.
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  Mustygusher | Dec 19, 2022 |
Works of the Great Illustrated Classics series are designed to introduce young readers to classic works, acquainting them with literature they are too young to appreciate but hopefully affecting their future reading tastes. While the present work seems true to Howard Pyles' classic version, I found the story itself off-putting and less than entertaining. In the constant battles and physical contests, I found it hard to tell the "good" contestants from the "bad" ones, or to see any reason why we should root for one over the other. Meanwhile, those deemed "good" are sure that their "god" is on their side; presumably their supposedly evil opponents likewise invoke a deity. In such ways, the tale reflects warfare through the ages, though that message will prove too subtle for young readers. Beyond these concerns, the story is well illustrated and adequately presented, and may excite 8 year old boys into tackling Pyles' original someday, with its traditional gender roles, glorification of violent conflict, and nationalistic flavor. ( )
2 vote danielx | Jan 8, 2022 |
Arthur and the Knights Of The Round Table
Book review, I pick this book because it feels like your actually in the story. This bo0ok took place back in mideviltimes between a war with England and France. The main characters is Arthur and a young French knight and they battle to the death . Art hur lost the battle but didn’t die when word got send to France ,the young battle Arthur again
But this time Arthur had excabuiler the legendary sword formed by the heavens that no man made weapon can stop it .When Arthur strikes the young French boy Carlos with excabluiler Carlos dies 3 years later Arthur is sick Arthur fall to the ground and die. This remind me of another book called Arthur and the Knights Of The Round Table but Arthur didn’t die he ran away from his kingdom
  vancleave | May 9, 2011 |
With King Arthur at the head of the Round Table, the most gallant men of the realm fought to bring peace, to perform outstanding deeds of strength and bravery, to win honor.
  hgcslibrary | Nov 29, 2009 |
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  BRCSBooks | Jan 19, 2012 |
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The Great Illustrated Classics are abridged versions for young readers. Please do not combine with the major work. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Il.... Please do not confuse them with the Illustrated Classics graphic novel adaptations, which are quite different. Thank you.
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A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.

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A Merry Band of Men!

The brave and bold outlaw, Robin Hood, and his merry band of followers roam through Sherwood Forest robbing the rich and aiding the poor. Clad in Lincoln green, they elude and evade the Sheriff of Nottingham who is determined to catch them. Join them on their merry and bold adventures as they outsmart the Sheriff and make new friends. Their amazing exploits have thrilled and delighted young readers for centuries.
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