The Once and Future King
The Once and Future King by T. H. White is a deluxe hardcover edition published by Penguin on October 25, 2016. This edition spans 736 pages and presents a masterful retelling of the King Arthur saga, exploring his journey from the vibrant days of his youth to the complexities of his reign and the quest for the Holy Grail. The narrative features iconic characters such as Merlin and Guinevere, alongside elements of magic, adventure, and romance that have made this work a cornerstone of fantasy literature.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of storytelling that delves into themes of leadership, disillusionment, and the passage of time. The book includes fantastical elements like talking beasts and wizards, creating a vivid world that has captivated audiences for generations. As part of the Penguin Galaxy series, this edition not only showcases a classic of epic fantasy but also reflects the enduring legacy of T. H. White’s work in the genre.
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A deluxe hardcover edition of the world’s greatest fantasy classic—part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman
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T. H. White’s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as the sword Excalibur and city of Camelot that are found within its pages. This magical epic takes Arthur from the glorious lyrical phase of his youth, through the disillusioning early years of his reign, to maturity when his vision of the Round Table develops into the search for the Holy Grail, and finally to his weary old age. With memorable characters like Merlin and Owl and Guinevere, beasts who talk and men who fly, wizardry and war, The Once and Future King has become the fantasy masterpiece against which all others are judged, a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations.
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Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination.
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
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