Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1

Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1 is the first part of Sir Thomas Malory's legendary collection that retells the tales of King Arthur, his knights, and the fabled kingdom of Camelot. Drawing from earlier French and English Arthurian sources, Malory weaves together the timeless stories of honor, love, betrayal, and chivalry that define Arthurian legend. This volume covers the rise of King Arthur, his pulling of the sword from the stone, and his establishment of the Round Table. It recounts the heroic quests and adventures of knights like Sir Launcelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Tristram, exploring themes of bravery, courtly love, and moral challenges. Additionally, it introduces Merlin’s prophecies, Arthur’s marriage to Queen Guinevere, and the conflicts that begin to brew within Camelot. (Automatically generated summary and book cover)