The Once and Future King
The Once and Future King by T. H. White, published by Penguin on August 25, 1958, is a fantasy classic that retells the legendary saga of King Arthur. This edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a young boy named “Wart,” who is tutored by the magician Merlyn, preparing him for a future filled with adventure, romance, and the challenges of uniting a kingdom under chivalrous values.
Readers will discover the founding of Camelot and the noble quests of the knights of the Round Table, alongside the complexities of Arthur’s reign. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the darker forces that threaten Arthur’s dreams, including the forbidden romance between Queen Guenever and Lancelot, as well as the treachery of his half-sister Morgause and her son Mordred. This retelling intertwines elements of fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, offering a rich exploration of Arthurian legend.
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T. H. White’s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations.
Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. A future in which he would ally himself with the greatest knights, love a legendary queen and unite a country dedicated to chivalrous values. A future that would see him crowned and known for all time as Arthur, King of the Britons.
During Arthur’s reign, the kingdom of Camelot was founded to cast enlightenment on the Dark Ages, while the knights of the Round Table embarked on many a noble quest. But Merlyn foresaw the treachery that awaited his liege: the forbidden love between Queen Guenever and Lancelot, the wicked plots of Arthur’s half-sister Morgause and the hatred she fostered in Mordred that would bring an end to the king’s dreams for Britain—and to the king himself.
“[The Once and Future King] mingles wisdom, wonderful, laugh-out-loud humor and deep sorrow—while telling one of the great tales of the Western world.”—Guy Gavriel Kay
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