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Howard Pyle


The Story of King Arthur and his Knights

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: Book 1

Howard Pyle

Part One: The Book of King Arthur:

The Winning of Kinghood

The book begins by telling how young Arthur pulled a sword out of an anvil, how he learned of his royal lineage, and how he thus became king.

The Winning of a Sword

King Arthur loses to his enemy, King Pellinore. Merlin advises Arthur to seek Excalibur. The Lady of the Lake instructs Arthur on how to earn the sword, and, following her instructions, he takes Excalibur. He then meets Pellinore again, and with Excalibur's magic, he wins against him. The two thereafter make amends and become friends.

The Winning of a Queen

King Arthur is captivated by the Lady Guinevere. The notorious Duke of North Umber also wishes to marry her. The Duke torments the people of Cameliard by parading in front of the castle, calling for someone to challenge him and his men. Arthur accepts the challenge, gathers his Knights, and defeats the Duke and his companions. After the battle, Arthur reveals himself to King Leodegrance, and asks for the hand of his daughter.

Part Two: The Book of Three Worthies

The Story of Merlin

The Story of Sir Pellias

The Story of Sir Gawaine

The Story of the Champions of the Round Table

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: Book 2

Howard Pyle

Returns to Arthur's court with these adventure filled stories of three worthy, noble, excellent knights, and champions: Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram, and Sir Percival.

The stories of these three knights are among the most colorful and enduring in the vast body of Arthurian legend. The love-story of Tristram and the beautiful Isoult, of King Mark and of magic potions; the wondrous legend of Launcelot's emergence from the castle of the Round Table; Percival's championship of the Lady Yvette and his adventures at the Castle of Beaurepaire

  • Part One: The Story of Launcelot
  • Part Two: The Book of Sir Tristram
  • The Story of Sir Tristram and the Belle Isoult
  • The Story of Sir Tristram and Sir Lamorack
  • The Madness of Sir Tristram
  • Part Three: The Book of Sir Percival

The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: Book 3

Howard Pyle

Follow Sir Launcelot of the Round Table as he rescues Queen Guinevere, fights in the tournament at Astolat, and pursues other adventures.

  • Part One: The Chevalier of the Cart
  • Part Two: The Story of Sir Gareth of Orkney
  • Part Three: The Story of Launcelot and Elaine the Fair
  • Part Four: The Madness of Lancelot
  • Part Five: The Story of Sir Ewaine and the Lady of the Fountain
  • Part Six: The Return of Sir Launcelot
  • Part Seven: The Nativity of Galahad

The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: Book 4

Howard Pyle

The book begins with the exciting story of Sir Geraint -- how he fought with the knights of the Sparrow-Hawk, how he set right the wrongs of the earldom, how he destroyed three giants of the highway and more. The narrative then takes up the thrilling exploits of Sir Galahad ("the most perfect knight who ever lived"): his initiation into knighthood, how he came to the court of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. Finally, there are the last chapters in the life of King Arthur -- his attack on Sir Lancelot, his fatal battle with Sir Mordred and Arthur's final journey to Avalon.

  • Part One: The Story of Sir Geraint
  • Part Two: The Story of Galahad
  • Part Three: The Passing of Arthur

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