Le Morte d'Arthur
Le Morte d'Arthur
Thomas Malory
Mark Twain
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Le Morte d'Arthur

Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table

Thomas Malory
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Thomas Malory
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In the mist-shrouded realm of legend and valor, "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory stands as the definitive chronicle of the fabled Arthurian world. With the might of Excalibur in hand, King Arthur emerges from the shadows of myth, uniting a fractured kingdom under the banner of Camelot and the chivalrous ideals of the Round Table. Malory's narrative weaves a rich tapestry of love, betrayal, and heroism, capturing the highest peaks of noble sacrifice and the darkest depths of human folly. Through the quests of Lancelot, the wisdom of Merlin, and the tragic destiny of Arthur himself, this timeless epic explores the heart of bravery and the fleeting glory of Camelot. Yet, beneath the valor and the glory lies a poignant tale of mortality. "Le Morte d'Arthur" is not merely a story of battles won and lost or loves gained and spurned; it is a profound meditation on the impermanence of greatness and the enduring power of legacy. Malory's masterpiece invites us into a world where the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows, and where the death of a king signals the end of an era. In its pages, the Arthurian legend reaches its zenith, offering a narrative that resonates with the echoes of swords clashing, the quiet moments of introspective wisdom, and the inevitable, somber march toward Arthur's final destiny.

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1485
1 Jan
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Mark Twain recommended this book in a letter.
Yet some men say in many parts of England that King Arthur is not dead, but had by the will of our Lord Jesu into another place; and men say that he shall come again, and he shall win the holy cross.
— Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur

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