Le Morte Darthur

Le Morte Darthur

Edward Strachey / Thomas Malory / William Caxton

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Estudios literarios: clásicos, primitivos y medievales
ISBN:
9781145346444
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Le Morte Darthur, Sir Thomas Malory’s compilation of French and English Arthurian romances, recounts the legendary tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. This edition presents William Caxton’s original text, offering readers a glimpse into the medieval world of chivalry, courtly love, and epic battles. Volume 1 introduces the early life of Arthur, his rise to power, and the formation of his fellowship of knights. Edward Strachey’s introductory material provides historical context. Malory’s work, printed by Caxton in 1485, became a cornerstone of English literature and a definitive source for Arthurian lore. 'Le Morte Darthur' explores themes of honor, betrayal, destiny, and the conflict between earthly and spiritual ideals, remaining a compelling read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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