Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1

Name: Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1
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Author: Thomas, Sir Malory

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Arthurian Legends

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Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1, by Sir Thomas Malory, is a prose compilation of Arthurian legends composed around 1470. It recounts the life of King Arthur, from his conception and early childhood through his ascent to the throne and subsequent reign, ending with his death. The work features prominent characters such as Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table, and covers notable episodes including the quest for the Holy Grail and the story of Tristan and Iseult. Malory’s narrative integrates various French and English sources, rearranged and adapted into a comprehensive saga. The work is written in Middle English and reflects the chivalric ideals and legend of medieval Britain.

The text is believed to have been written while the author was in prison, and it has become a foundational source for later Arthurian literature. Its structure combines romance, heroism, and moral allegory, providing a detailed retelling of the legendary medieval kingdom and its heroes. The volume is part of a larger compilation that has influenced countless later adaptations and retellings of the Arthurian legends.

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of Cornwall and Igraine his wife, and of their departing suddenly again. CHAPTER II. How Uther Pendragon made war on the duke of Cornwall, and how by the mean of Merlin he lay by the duchess and gat Arthur. CHAPTER III. Of the birth of King Arthur and of his nurture. CHAPTER IV. Of the death of King Uther Pendragon. CHAPTER V. How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur. CHAPTER VI. How King Arthur pulled out the sword divers times. CHAPTER VII. How King Arthur was crowned, and how he made officers. CHAPTER VIII. How King Arthur held in Wales, at a Pentecost, a great feast, and what kings and lords came to his feast. CHAPTER IX. Of the first war that King Arthur had, and how he won the field. CHAPTER X. How Merlin counselled King Arthur to send for King Ban and King Bors, and of their counsel taken for the war. CHAPTER XI. Of a great tourney made by King Arthur and the two kings Ban and Bors, and how they went over the sea. CHAPTER XII. How eleven kings gathered a great host against King Arthur. CHAPTER XIII. Of a dream of the King with the Hundred Knights. CHAPTER XIV. How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war. CHAPTER XVI. Yet more of the same battle. CHAPTER XVII. Yet more of the same battle, and how it was ended by Merlin. CHAPTER XVIII. How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents. CHAPTER XIX. How King Arthur rode to Carlion, and of his dream, and how he saw the questing beast. CHAPTER XX. How King Pellinore took Arthur's horse and followed the Questing Beast, and how Merlin met with Arthur. CHAPTER XXI. How Ulfius impeached Queen Igraine, Arthur's mother, of treason; and how a knight came and desired to have the death of his master revenged. CHAPTER XXII. How Griflet was made knight, and jousted with a knight CHAPTER XXIII. How twelve knights came from Rome and asked truage for this land of Arthur, and how Arthur fought with a knight. CHAPTER XXIV. How Merlin saved Arthur's life, and threw an enchantment on King Pellinore and made him to sleep. CHAPTER XXV. How Arthur…

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