The Great Book of King Arthur

In The Great Book of King Arthur, leading Arthurian expert John Matthews reimagines the timeless legend of King Arthur and his Knights for a contemporary audience, featuring accessible prose that breathes new life into these classic tales. This compilation not only includes stories from Thomas Malory's Morte D’Arthur but also unearths lesser-known adventures from various traditions, such as the tale of Avenable, the knight raised as a boy, and Gawain's remarkable journey. Additionally, it revisits some of the earliest Celtic narratives of Arthur, including “The Adventures of Eagle-boy” and a fresh interpretation of Merlin’s saga, enriching the rich tapestry of Arthurian lore for modern readers.