T. H. White’s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations. Once upon a time, a young boy called “Wart” was tutored by a magician named Merlyn in preparation for a future he couldn’t possibly imagine. A future in which he would ally … which he would ally himself with the greatest knights, love a legendary queen and unite a country dedicated to chivalrous values. A future that would see him crowned and known for all time as Arthur, King of the Britons.
During Arthur’s reign, the kingdom of Camelot was founded to cast enlightenment on the Dark Ages, while the knights of the Round Table embarked on many a noble quest. But Merlyn foresaw the treachery that awaited his liege: the forbidden love between Queen Guenever and Lancelot, the wicked plots of Arthur’s half-sister Morgause and the hatred she fostered in Mordred that would bring an end to the king’s dreams for Britain—and to the king himself.
“[The Once and Future King] mingles wisdom, wonderful, laugh-out-loud humor and deep sorrow—while telling one of the great tales of the Western world.”—Guy Gavriel Kay
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It has everything about the Arthur myth, all the magic, romance, and betrayal.
The quintessential of the Arthurian legends.
One of my all time favorites.
Va nice take on the Arthurian legend.
A sweeping version of King Arthur’s rise and Merlin’s ability to foresee all that would come to pass.
Classic. Must read as it is the basis of many other fantasies. Knights in armor taking on spiritually up lifting challenges.
This is an all time favorite read of mine!
Loved this book
The book that began it all.
Great classic take on King Arthur legend.
Honestly I don’t quite understand why it is that popular. I have preferred many other versions of the King Arthur story. However, the end was good.
The best book about King Arthur.
Reads like the super old book it is. So many better books on Arthurian legend.
An all time favorite. Highly recommend
This one is a classic. Have read it many times and always loved the experience.
One of the best books I’ve ever read!
Loved everything about it
A literary classic. The story of King Arthur and Merlin told in exciting detail. Everyone should be required to read this as part of our cultural heritage.
This is one of my all time favorite books.
One of the greatest epic novels I ever read.