The Story of King Arthur and His Knights [Paperback]

In these wonderfully illustrated tales, renowned storyteller Howard Pyle carries us back to the enchanting world of King Arthur and his Round Table. The book chronicles the adventures of Arthur as he draws the sword Excalibur from the anvil, proving his right to the throne, and as he courts and wins the heart of Guinevere. Later he suffers the treachery of the wicked Morgana le Fay and witnesses the tragic fate of the Enchanter Merlin. In Pyle’s classic retelling, the legends come alive in unsurpassed vividness. More powerful than any of Merlin’s spells,The Story of King Arthur and His Knightshas enthralled and delighted generations of readers fascinated by chivalry, magic, and the unforgettable drama of medieval times.Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware. From the time he was a very small boy he loved pictures, especially the pictures in storybooks. Among his favorites were Grimm’sGerman Fairy TalesandArabian Nights. At the age of twenty-one, Pyle began to contribute illustrations and fables toSt. Nicholasmagazine and later went on to write and illustrate books for children. His first wasThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hoodin 1883. Many more books followed, includingPepper and Salt; or,Seasoning for Young Folk,Otto of the Silver Hand,Howard Pyle’sBook of Pirates, andThe Story of King Arthur and His Knights. He also taught illustration at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and later set up his own art school in Wilmington. He died on November 9, 1911, in Florence, Italy.US