The Once And Future King
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SynopsisA re-working of Mallory’s ‘Morte d’Arthur’, written ostensibly for children but with adult wisdom – simply told with deceptive depth. The book remains true to Mallory in telling the story of Arthur and his knights but through the prism of the author’s experience of the first half of the 20th century. Ultimately, the story is a tragedy as might triumphs over right but, even in defeat, the struggle is worthwhile.
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Hunter David's story
I first read ‘The Once and Future King’ in my early teens, at a time when boys read stories of fantasy and adventure. But I found a book that was more than just a ripping yarn. It is a re-working ...
