The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur by Howard Pyle
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| Author | Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 10021660 |
| Title | The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Grail_and_the_Passing_of_King_Arthur |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur" by Howard Pyle is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book is focused on the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, exploring themes of chivalry, adventure, and the mystical quest for the Holy Grail. It features prominent characters such as Sir Geraint and Sir Galahad, each of whom embarks on their own journeys filled with trials and tests of character. At the start of the tale, King Arthur prepares for a hunt, immediately setting the stage for the intertwining destinies of the characters. Sir Geraint, after a slight rather than ignoble exchange with the Queen and a rude dwarf, takes up the challenge to discover the identity of a knight who has insulted Queen Guinevere's damsel. This propels him into action as he decides to equip himself to confront the Knight of the Sparrow-Hawk, whom he challenges amidst the clamor and expectation of the townsfolk. The opening thus introduces readers to a classic adventure filled with the values of honor, courage, and the complexity of relationships within the court of Camelot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Grail -- Legends |
| Subject | Folklore -- England |
| Subject | Arthur, King -- Legends |
| Subject | Arthurian romances -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60405 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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