The Story of King Arthur and his Knights
Howard Pyle brought the legends of Camelot to American readers in this glorious 1903 retelling, and the result feels like the Arthurian stories were always meant to be told this way. Following the boy who pulls a sword from an enchanted anvil to become king, through his winning of Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake, and his winning of Queen Guinevere through valor and cunning, Pyle weaves romance, battle, and enchantment into an adventure that has captivated generations. The tale follows Arthur from uncertain youth through the founding of the Round Table, where knights like Sir Pellias and Sir Gawaine swear their oaths and ride into legend. Pyle writes with the warmth of a fireside storyteller, giving these ancient tales an accessibility and vigor that feels utterly fresh. His illustrations, scattered throughout, are nothing short of magnificent, capturing the chivalry and wonder of a world where honor and courage shape destiny. This is the book for anyone who ever wanted to live inside a story about knights, magic swords, and the birth of a legendary kingdom.
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“Yea, he who is a true king of men, will not say to himself, 'Lo! I am worthy to be crowned with laurels;' but rather will he say to himself, 'What more is there that I may do to make the world the better because of my endeavors?””
— Howard Pyle
“And, indeed it is a very pleasant thing for to ride forth in the dawning of a Springtime day. For then the little birds do sing their sweetest song, all joining in one joyous medley, whereof one may scarce tell one note from another, so multitudinous is that pretty roundelay; then do the growing things of the earth smell the sweetest in the freshness of the early daytime”
— Howard Pyle
“So endeth the story of the winning of Excalibur, and may God give unto you in your life, that you may have His truth to aid you, like a shining sword, for to overcome your enemies; and may He give you Faith (for Faith containeth Truth as a scabbard containeth its sword), and may that Faith heal all your wounds of sorrow as the sheath of Excalibur healed all the wounds of him who wore that excellent weapon. For with Truth and Faith girded upon you, you shall be as well able to fight all your battles as did that noble hero of old, whom men called King Arthur.””
— Howard Pyle
“And it was at this time that Sir Myles died of his hurt, for it is often so that death and misfortune befall some, whiles others laugh and sing for hope and joy, as though such grievous things as sorrow and death could never happen in the world wherein they live.””
— Howard Pyle
“However, if Sir Launcelot of the Lake failed now and then in his behavior, who is there in the world shall say, 'I never fell into error'? And if he more than once offended, who is there shall have hardihood to say, 'I never committed offence'?””
— Howard Pyle
“The ladies' robes were of purple and white and scarlet and gold and blue, and they wore many pearls and rubies and diamonds, so that all the place where they were assembled was glowing with light and color.””
— Howard Pyle
“But she spake not the truth””
— Howard Pyle
“He give you Faith (for Faith containeth Truth as a scabbard containeth its sword)””
— Howard Pyle
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