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The Knights of Arthur: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515421986
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
First published in 1958, The Knights of Arthur by Frederik Pohl reimagines the Arthurian legend through the speculative lens of mid-century science fiction, blending mythic structure with technological futurism.
Pohl transposes the chivalric ideals of Camelot into a future shaped by advanced machinery and political intrigue, exploring how archetypal narratives endure even when their material conditions are transformed. The novel juxtaposes medieval symbolism with modern scientific speculation, suggesting that the codes of honour, loyalty, and betrayal persist across eras, even as their outward forms change. In doing so, Pohl engages both with the tradition of heroic romance and with the rationalist assumptions of postwar speculative fiction.
Written during the formative years of American science fiction's expansion beyond pulp adventure, The Knights of Arthur reflects Pohl's characteristic interest in satire, cultural continuity, and the elasticity of myth. It stands as an inventive fusion of legend and futurism, demonstrating how classic narrative patterns can be recast within a technologically imagined world. Explore other exciting Positronic Books devoted to classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.
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