The Story of King Arthur and his Knights
by Howard Pyle
- First published
- 1903
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Story of King Arthur and His Knights" by Howard Pyle is a children's novel published in 1903. This American adaptation of Arthurian legends follows Arthur from his youth pulling a sword from an enchanted anvil through his rise to kingship. The tale weaves stories of winning the magical Excalibur, courting Lady Guinevere, and the adventures of knights including Merlin, Sir Pellias, and Sir Gawaine. Pyle combines romance, battle, and courtly intrigue in his retelling of Britain's legendary king and his Round Table.
- Folklore
- Arthur, King
- Arthurian romances
- Knights and knighthood
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #60184. The Story of King Arthur and his Knights on Wikipedia.
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