Thomas Malory

«La muerte de Arturo es, como ha destacado L. D. Benson, la única obra literaria escrita en Inglaterra entre Chaucer y Shakespeare que aún es leída por un amplio público con renovado fervor y placer.

«La muerte de Arturo es, como ha destacado L. D. Benson, la única obra literaria escrita en Inglaterra entre Chaucer y Shakespeare que aún es leída por un amplio público con renovado fervor y placer.

Durante los años inciertos de la Guerra de las Dos Rosas, sir Thomas Malory (1408-1471), un caballero de vida azarosa, escribió, supuestamente desde la cárcel, la primera gran epopeya de la literatura inglesa a partir de su propia recopilacion de viejas fuentes francesas y britanicas que iba traduciendo a la vez que añadiendo ideas de su cosecha, hasta ir perfeccionando su obra a medida que avanzaba el libro, para culminar en los capitulos finales, que son los mas admirables de cualquiera de las versiones arturicas. La obra se imprimio en 1485 en el taller de William Caxton, el primer impresor de Inglaterra, que la titulo Le Morte DArthur. Caxton prologo y unifico las ocho novelas que escribio Malory en veintiun libros, dando asi coherencia tematica a la maestria narrativa de su autor. Gracias a este libro, los relatos arturicos han conocido multiples y variadas ediciones a lo largo de estos cinco siglos, siendo Malory, junto con Shakespeare y Chaucer, uno de los pocos autores ingleses de un pasado no cercano que siguen siendo leidos. Fruto tardio del medievo, Le Morte DArthur es sin embargo la version moderna del universo arturico y no ha dejado de inspirar recreaciones nuevas, desde Scott a Tennyson, Mark Twain o los pintores prerrafaelistas hasta las versiones mas recientes de T. H. White o J. Steinbeck.

Le Morte D''Arthur is Sir Thomas Malory''s richly evocative and enthralling version of the Arhurian legend. Recounting Arthur''s birth, his ascendancy to the throne after claiming the sword Excalibur, his ill-fated marriage to Buenever, the treachery of Morgan le Fay and the exploits of the Knights of the Round table, it magically weaves together adventure, battle, love and enchantment. Le Morte D''Arthur looks back to an idealized medieval world and is full of wistful, elegiac regret for a vanished age of chivalry. Edited and published by William Caxton in 1485, Malory''s prose romance drew on French and English verse sources to give an epic unity to the Arthur myth, and remains the most magnificent retelling of the story in English. The text of this edition is based on Caxton''s original printed edition, with modernized spelling and punctuation. John Lawlor''s introduction discusses the figure of Arthur, the life and career of Malory and his unique prose style. This volume also contains notes and a glossary.

We owe this our English Epic of Le Morte Darthur to Sir Thomas Malory, and to William Caxton the first English printer. Caxtons Preface shows (what indeed would have been certain from his appeal to the Knights of England at the end of The Order of Chivalry) that however strongly he, William Caxton, simple person, may have been urged to undertake the work by divers gentlemen of this realm of England, he was not less moved by his own love and reverence for the noble acts of chivalry, and his deep sense of his duty and responsibility in printing what he believed would be for the instruction and profit of his readers, of whatever estate or degree. But to Sir Thomas Malory he gives all the honour of having provided him with the copy which he printed. And ever since, for more than four hundred years, successive generations have approved the fitness of Caxtons choice. For it is Malorys book, and not the older forms of King Arthurs story which we still read for enjoyment, and for the illustration of which scholars edit those earlier books. Only a true poem, the offspring of genius, could have so held, and be still holding its ground, age after age. It may be said that it is chiefly with boys, and with men who have formed the taste by their boyish reading, that the book is so popular. But is not this so with the Iliad too? Men of mature intellect and taste read and re-read the Iliad with ever new discoveries, appreciation, and enjoyment; but it may be questioned whether there are many, or even any, of them who did not begin those studies at school, and learn to love Homer before they knew that he was worthy of their love. And they who have given most of such reading, in youth and in manhood, to Malorys Morte Darthur will be the most able and ready to recognise its claim to the character of an Epic poem.

Chivalry is not dead!Central figures in "The Matter of Britain," King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table still inspire many books and films today. Drawing on the legends of Camelot from French and English sources, Sir Thomas Malory compiled the drama of illicit love, the magic of sorcery, and the quest for the Holy Grail into a sordid and chivalrous tale thats been recounted for centuries.

The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte D'Arthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, "knight prisoner." This edition is the first designed for the general reader to be based on the "Winchester manuscript" which represents what Malory wrote more closely than the version printed by William Caxton. Extensively annotated, this edition is highly user-friendly.

Obra completa compuesta por dos volúmenes. Durante los años inciertos de la Guerra de las Dos Rosas, sir Thomas Malory, un caballero de vida azarosa, escribió, supuestamente desde la cárcel, la primera gran epopeya de la literatura inglesa a partir de su propia recopilacion de viejas fuentes francesas y britanicas que iba traduciendo a la vez que añadiendo ideas de su cosecha, hasta ir perfeccionando su obra a medida que avanzaba el libro, para culminar en los capitulos finales, que son los mas admirables, de cualquiera de las versiones arturicas.

About the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table. Le Morte dArthur was first published in 1485 by William Caxton, and is today perhaps the best-known work of Arthurian literature in English. Many modern Arthurian writers have used Malory as their principal source, including T. H. White in his popular The Once and Future King and Tennyson in The Idylls of the King.

The legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table have inspired some of the greatest works of literature--from Cervantess Don Quixote to Tennysons Idylls of the King. Although many versions exist, Malorys stands as the classic rendition. Malory wrote the book while in Newgate Prison during the last three years of his life; it was published some fourteen years later, in 1485, by William Caxton. The tales, steeped in the magic of Merlin, the powerful cords of the chivalric code, and the age-old dramas of love and death, resound across the centuries.The stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Queen Guenever, and Tristram and Isolde seem astonishingly moving and modern. Malorys Le Morte dArthur endures and inspires because it embodies mankinds deepest yearnings: for brotherhood and community; a love worth dying for; and valor, honor, and chivalry. Le Morte dArthur remains an enchanted sea for the reader to swim about in, delighting at the random beauties of fifteenth-century prose, said Robert Graves.

Le Morte dArthur (originally spelled Le Morte Darthur, Middle French for "the death of Arthur") is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of Romance tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. The book interprets existing French and English stories about these figures, with some of Malorys own original material.

Le Morte dArthur (originally spelled Le Morte Darthur, Middle French for "the death of Arthur") is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of Romance tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. The book interprets existing French and English stories about these figures, with some of Malorys own original material.

Volume two of Le Morte DArthur, Sir Thomas Malorys powerful and elegaic version of the Arthurian legend, recounts the adventures of Sir Tristram de Liones and the treachery of Sir Mordred, and follows Sir Launcelots quest for The Holy Grail, his fatally divided loyalties, and his great, forbidden love for the beautiful Queen Guenever. Culminating in an account of Arthurs final battle against the scheming, deceitful Mordred, this is the definitive re-telling of the Arthurian myth, weaving a story of adultery, treachery and ultimately - in its tragic finale - death. Edited and published by William Caxton in 1485, Malorys moving prose romance looks back to an idealised Medieval age of chivalry, drawing on French and English verse sources to create an epic masterpiece of passion, enchantment, war and betrayal.

He was born to be King. But he would die for his people ...From the moment he draws the sword Excalibur from a magic stone, King Arthur is hailed as the saviour of England. With his loyal band of brothers, the Knights of the Round Table, he reigns over a golden age of chivalry and enchantment.But dark forces are stirring in the land. Sir Launcelots fatal attraction to Arthurs beautiful wife Guenever threatens to divide the realm. And when the scheming Mordred tries to usurp the King, one last epic battle must be fought on English soil ...

Le Morte DArthur is Sir Thomas Malorys richly evocative and enthralling version of the Arthurian legend. Recounting Arthurs birth, his ascendancy to the throne after claiming Excalibur, his ill-fated marriage to Guenever, the treachery of Morgan le Fay and the exploits of the Knights of the Round Table, it magically weaves together adventure, battle, love and enchantment. Le Morte DArthur looks back to an idealized Medieval world and is full of wistful, elegiac regret for a vanished age of chivalry. Edited and published by William Caxton in 1485, Malorys prose romance drew on French and English verse sources to give an epic unity to the Arthur myth, and remains the most magnificent re-telling of the story in English.

Thomas Malorys "Le Morte dArthur" stands as a cornerstone of Arthurian literature, weaving together the legendary tales of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the tragic love story of Lancelot and Guinevere. Written in the 15th century, Malory employs a chivalric narrative style that blends prose and poetic elements, exhibiting a rich, rhythmic cadence that invites readers into the mystical world of Camelot. The books literary context reflects a synthesis of earlier Arthurian legends, courtly ideals, and a critical exploration of heroism, loyalty, and the inevitable decline of noble virtues, culminating in a poignant meditation on the nature of human existence and fallibility. Thomas Malory, a knight and a prisoner, drew upon the tumultuous backdrop of his own life when crafting "Le Morte dArthur." His experiences in the turbulent world of medieval England, marked by conflict and moral complexity, influenced his portrayal of Arthurian themes infused with both aspiration and despair. Malorys work reflects his personal struggles with honor and chivalry, mirroring the internal conflicts faced by his characters within the narrative. For readers seeking a profound exploration of the interplay between valor and vulnerability, "Le Morte dArthur" is an essential read. It not only offers a captivating narrative but also provides insights into the enduring questions of duty, love, and loss. This seminal work remains a vital touchstone for understanding the romantic and tragic elements that define the legend of King Arthur.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.