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Stories of King Arthur's Knights Told to the Children by Mary MacGregor: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515421856
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A classic retelling of the legends of King Arthur and his knights, adapted for younger readers with clarity and narrative coherence.
In Stories of King Arthur's Knights Told to the Children, Mary MacGregor presents a selection of episodes drawn from the Arthurian tradition, recounting the deeds of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and other figures associated with the Round Table. The narratives are shaped to provide a clear and continuous account of events, emphasising themes of chivalry, loyalty, courage, and the testing of character within a legendary British setting.
MacGregor's approach simplifies the complexities of medieval sources while retaining the essential structure and tone of the original material. Battles, quests, and courtly episodes are rendered in direct and accessible prose, making the stories suitable for younger audiences without sacrificing their narrative weight. The work reflects early twentieth-century efforts to introduce classical and medieval literature to children in a form both instructive and engaging.
First published in the early twentieth century, this volume remains a widely used introduction to the Arthurian cycle. It is of interest to younger readers, educators, and those seeking an entry point into the broader body of Arthurian literature.
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