Henry Gilbert

King Arthur's Knights (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is an attempt to tell some of the stories of King Arthur and his Knights in a way which will be interesting to every boy and girl who loves adventures. Although tales of these old British heroes have been published before in a form intended for young people, it is believed that they have never been related quite in the same spirit nor from the same point of view; and it is hoped that the book will fill a place hitherto vacant in the hearts of all boys and girls. No doubt many of you, my young readers, have at some time or another taken down the Morte D'Arthur from your father's bookshelves and read a few pages of it here and there. But I doubt if any of you have ever gone very far in the volume. You found generally, I think, that it was written in a puzzling, old-fashioned language, that though it spoke of many interesting things, and seemed that it ought to be well worth reading, yet somehow it was tedious and dry. In the tales as I have retold them for you, I hope you will not find any of these faults. Besides writing them in simple language, I have chosen only those episodes which I know would appeal to you. I have added or altered here and there, for in places it struck me that there was just wanting a word or two to make you feel the magic that was everywhere abroad in those days. It seemed to me that some mysterious adventure might easily be waiting in the ruined and deserted Roman town on the desolate moor, or even just round the mossy trunk of the next oak in the forest-drive, through which the knight was riding; or that any fair lady or questing dog which he might meet could turn out to be a wizard seeking to work woe upon him. Nevertheless, I was always sure that in those bright days when the world was young, whatever evil power might get the mastery for a little while, the knight's courage, humility, and faith would win through every peril at the end.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 600
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736413856
• Artikelnr.: 46444560

Autorenporträt

Henry Gilbert (1868-1937) was an English author known primarily for his retellings of classic tales and legends in a manner accessible and engaging to young readers. His most famous work, 'King Arthur's Knights: The Tales Retold for Boys & Girls' (1911), remains a noteworthy adaptation of Arthurian legends, distilling the complex web of medieval romance into a form that resonates with the imaginations of children. Gilbert's narrative style, which masterfully blends excitement and ethical narrative, brings legendary characters like Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, and Merlin to vibrant life, making the chivalrous world of Camelot eternally appealing. His oeuvre straddles the line between faithful recounting of medieval tales and the then-contemporary literary movement of children's literature. Gilbert contributed significantly to the genre by crafting clear, picturesque, and lively prose, designed to introduce the richness of historical legends to a fledgling audience without losing the intricacies and values embedded within the original stories. Although less recognized than contemporaries such as Andrew Lang or Thomas Bulfinch, Gilbert's literary contributions continue to offer a gateway for young readers into the world of classic mythology and legend, enriching their appreciation of literary heritage and inspiring in them the virtues of courage, loyalty, and honor that are so central to the tales of King Arthur and his noble Knights.