The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Category: Children
Narrator: Unknown
Tags: Children
Howard Pyles 1902 retelling of the English classic captures all the mystery, language, and legend of the early days of King Arthur. Pyles collection begins with King Arthurs parents and Merlins prophecy of his birth. It continues through the kings childhood, marriage, and creation of the Round Table. Stuart Langston offers a respectful and entertaining interpretation, with only slight characterization and light dramatization. His mastery of Old English formality transcends its intimidation factor, and the listener soon becomes blissfully unaware of all the forsooths and forebys throughout the text. The old stories take on a fresh vitality under Langstons skillful touch and leave us looking for the next volume.
