A beautiful gift edition of Thomas Bulfinch's classic retelling of famous myths and folk legends, with interpretive essays by Princeton classics professor Richard P. Martin.

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This story relates experiences of knights and ladies, Christians and sorcerers in times of battle and bloodshed when King Arthur ruled.

The story of King Arthur from his birth through the destruction of the Round table.

Contains stories from the age of chivalry, knights and holy quests.

Presents a clear discussion of the action and thought of the work. Includes: A note on the text; A note on interpretation and the use of this volume; Introduction; Language and style; Summaries and commentaries; Review questions; and Selected bibliography.