The Story of King Arthur and his Knights

Howard Pyle (who also wrote The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood) weaves the tales of chivalrous Knights, the magic sword of Excalibur, The Magician Merlin the Wise...and the legendary Arthur...later to become King of Britain. Pyle resorts to his often ponderous language describing bout of jousting...and knightly jealousies played out in grand style. READER- DAVID THORN: Music-Hans Bisner: Unabridged: 10 CDs: about 11 1/2 hours:Tracked every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking.
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If one is ready to take the plunge into intricate and antiquated language and to attend to the genealogy of each character and the minute details of each episode, then one will come away highly satisfied and steeped in knowledge of Arthur's early years. David Thorn is a masterful narrator. As his accent transports us to the British Isles, his pacing and conversational tone provide an intimate link to the characters. Thorn's characterizations are distinctive. He creates an ethereal Merlin, mystical Ladies from the Lake, an unassuming yet regal Arthur, a scheming Morgan le Fay, and a gracious Sir Pellias. From the moment Arthur is entrusted to Merlin until the quest for the white hart, the stories are riveting. A.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine