Arthurian Legends - 2nd Edition by Rosalind Kerven (Hardcover)

About the Book

Drawing on the original medieval texts, master storyteller Rosalind Kerven reworks the most spellbinding Arthurian legends, including "The Enchantment of Merlin," "Elaine Who Loved Sir Lancelot," and "Tristram and Isolde." Exquisite illustrations by classic artists accompany the tales and detailed notes for each one provide background. Filled with romance, adventure, and enchantment, these versions reflect their origins in oral history and will appeal to a new generation.

Book Synopsis

The definitive book of stories from Arthurian legend.

Delve into the enchanted world of Arthurian legends where you will meet the Knights of the Round Table, Wizard Merlin, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. With plots full of romance, adventure and enchantment, these fascinating ancient tales have been revived by the author to reflect their origins in oral history and will appeal to a whole new generation of readers.

Stories include Elaine Who Loved Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde and The Enchantment of Merlin, many of which have recently been adapted in modern cinema and remain a fascination within contemporary culture.

The book also features detailed notes on each story and mentions specific places in Britain with Arthurian links, including properties such as Tintagel.

Beautifully illustrated with images inspired by Arthurian legend by Arthur Rackham and others.

About the Author

Rosalind Kerven is a folklorist and the author of over 60 books published in 22 countries. She has a specialist knowledge of world myths, legends and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful tales alive for new generations of readers. Her other bestselling titles include Native American Myths and Viking Myths & Sagas. She lives in the Northumberland National Park.