The Story of the Champions of the Round Table - (Mint Editions (the Children's Library)) by Howard Pyle (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Three of King Arthur's most beloved knights, Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival, headline their own fantastical tales of love, honor and inescapable duty.
- 298 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables
- Series Name: Mint Editions (the Children's Library)
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Book Synopsis
Three of King Arthur's most beloved knights, Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival, headline their own fantastical tales of love, honor and inescapable duty. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table offers an intimate look at the many obstacles and triumphs of the famous warriors.
Sir Launcelot, the first knight of the round table, is a prominent fixture who appears alongside King Arthur on various quests. He becomes a legend in his own right due to his incomparable fighting skills and charm. A conflicted Sir Tristram falls in love with a beautiful young woman called Isoult, who is already betrothed to a king. Meanwhile, Sir Percival journeys to the Castle of Beaurepaire and is faced with new and unexpected challenges.
Each story showcases the characters by testing their strength and morals in the face of opposition. This novel is an enjoyable addition to the Arthurian canon, which continues to thrive in Europe and abroad.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Story of the Champions of the Round Table is both modern and readable.
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From the Back Cover
Following The Story of King Arthur and His Knights(1903) is a three-pronged tale focusing on Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram, and Sir Percival. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (1905), by Howard Pyle, is an exciting interpretation of the fabled heroes as they encounter new adventure and romance.
