84 pages 2 hours read

Howard Pyle

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1903

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Reviews & Readership

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Howard Pyle's The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is praised for its engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations. Readers appreciate its faithfulness to Arthurian legends. However, some find the archaic language challenging, and the pacing can be slow for modern audiences. Overall, it remains a beloved classic for fans of chivalric tales.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Story of King Arthur and His Knights?

The ideal reader for The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle is a fan of classic, medieval tales imbued with chivalry, heroism, and legendary adventures. They might also enjoy J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit or T.H. White’s The Once and Future King. This reader appreciates richly illustrated stories and timeless legends.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-15years

Book Details

Genre
Mythology
Classic Fiction
Action / Adventure
Period
Medieval Literature / Middle Ages
Topics
History: World
Themes
Identity: Masculinity
Natural World: Place
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal