F/SF

audio version is great narrated by Neville Jason
ISBN-10: 9626348534
ISBN-13: 978-9626348536
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White aborda as lendas arthurianas com um tom infantil, ou infanto juvenil, e nisso evoca um mago Merlin que aparece como algo de um bom desenho da Disney, e antecipa a figura do Dumbledore do Harry Potter criança. Em outro momento eu gostaria de ter lido. Neste, abondenei. ( )

One of the most difficult books for children is certainly this one. The original wasn't intended for them, but Dennis Nolan's lovely illustrations in this edition are. Even adults might find it difficult to read at times due to the old-fashioned British text's lengthy descriptions, accents, sophisticated terminology, literary and historical allusions, and very dry wit. I think the enjoyment from the fascinating and imaginative historical narrative makes reading this book worth the effort. ( )

"Learn. That is the only thing that never fails."—Merlyn the Wizard

Before there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart learns the value of history from a snake, of education from a badger, and of courage from a hawk—the lessons that help turn a boy into a man. Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story of childhood and adventure—The Sword in the Stone.

T.H. White's classic tale of the young Arthur's questioning and discovery of his life is unparalleled for its wit and wisdom, and for its colorful characters, from the wise Merlyn to the heroic Robin Wood to the warmhearted King Pellinore.

Golden Kite Honor artist Dennis Nolan has loved The Sword in the Stone since childhood, and he imbues White's tale with magic and mystery in his glowing illustrations. Readers who know Arthur or are meeting him for the first time will delight in this beautiful rendering of one of the greatest stories of all time. ( )