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The Once and Future King

White, T. H. (Terence Hanbury), 1906-1964. Book - 1987 Fiction / White, T. H., Adult Book / Fiction / Classic / White, T. H. (Terence Hanbury) None on shelf 1 request on 4 copies Community Rating: 4.4 out of 5

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Describes King Arthur's life from his childhood to the coronation, creation of the Round Table, and search for the Holy Grail

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One of my favorites submitted by amym on August 19, 2014, 12:15pm I first read this book as a 10 year old, again when I was a new mother, and again as a 50 year old. It was interesting reading it from such different perspectives. It was well-enough written that it spoke to me completely differently each time, but each time I completely enjoyed the story.

Pleasant to return. submitted by tropology on August 29, 2020, 7:59pm I first encountered this in my college days, tho of course I was familiar with Arthurian cycle.

This version has an enjoyable approach to the characters, and many scenes are especially vivid.

Interesting Characterizations. submitted by laurenk5 on August 29, 2020, 10:31pm One of my favorite books that I was introduced to in high school. T. H. White takes characters from the traditional myth and fleshes them out, making them into real people, particularly Lancelot and Arthur.

Wonderful submitted by suttonp on July 20, 2022, 10:35am This book transcends fable status and teaches life lessons that are just as pertinent today. The lessons I learned have stuck with me through my entire life. Love this book

A classic for sure submitted by amandasaurus on July 27, 2022, 10:57pm First encountered this one in high school-it’s a good blend of the old English myths and fantasies without the flowery stuff that can be hard to understand.

Amazing submitted by czadams on August 28, 2022, 7:12pm Based on the king author's book but with added Fantasy. Awesome

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PUBLISHED
New York : Putnam, 1958, c1987.
Year Published: 1987
Description: 677 p.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 1080

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780441627400 (pbk.)
0441003834
0441627404

SUBJECTS
Arthur, -- King -- Fiction.
Knights and knighthood -- Fiction.
Arthurian romances -- Adaptations.
Kings and rulers -- Fiction.
Britons -- Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Fantasy fiction.