Le Morte dArthur is Sir Thomas Malorys compilation of English tales and stories translated from the French about the legendary King Arthur and his kingdom of Camelot. It tells of Arthurs ascent to the throne following his removal of the sword from the stone, his choosing of his most valorous knights to serve as his Knights of the Round Table, his receipt of the enchanted sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake, his marriage to the Lady Guenever, his adventures with Sir Lancelot, and his quest to find the Holy Grail. This edition of Le Morte dArthur features the modernized text of William Caxtons original 1485 edition, as well as the classic full-color artwork of Arthur Rackham. Le Morte dArthur is one of Barnes & Nobles Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library.
