Tales of King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table

by Thomas Malory, Aubrey Beardsley (Illustrator), Sarah Peverley (Foreword by)

Overview

An essential collection of chivalric romance, swordplay, wizardry and brutal feats of courage, Malory’s 15th century Morte d’Arthur is one of the world’s greatest pieces of myth-making, with most gothic and modern fantasy finding its roots in this splendid mix of history, magic and literature. This selected edition features all the best stories and many of Aubrey Beardsley’s classic illustrations.

Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore, epic literature and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786645517
Publisher:	Flame Tree Publishing
Publication date:	12/15/2017
Series:	Gothic Fantasy
Edition description:	Deluxe
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Sarah Peverley is an award winning medievalist, cultural historian and BBC New Generation Thinker. As Professor of English at the University of Liverpool, she teaches and researches medieval literature and history. She also directs The Liverpool Players, a performance group specialising in early literature and drama. Her current research focuses on literature produced during the Wars of the Roses and the cultural history of mermaids. As an expert on the Middle Ages, Sarah regularly contributes to television documentaries, broadcasts on BBC Radio, and gives public talks at festivals and heritage events.