Manuscripts were translated from Latin into the Anglo-Saxon tongue and Norman French and widely distributed throughout Britain. Blending and embellishing many strands of the oral tradition, then setting the action in his own times, he forged the first Arthurian novel. In 1138 Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote the 'semi-historical' History of the Kings of Britain, devoting half of his work to the exploits of Arthur. He is referred to by the Welsh chronicler Nennius in the 9th century and figures prominently in British historical annals of the 10th century. His name first appears in a long Welsh poem of the 7th century, Y Goddodin. This fearless leader was famous in his own time, and over the centuries his legend grew as storytellers awed their audiences with tales of his exploits. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.The figure of King Arthur was probably based upon a Celtic king or chieftain who lived in southwestern England during the 6th century and led his warriors against invading armies of Saxons. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C.

His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.Ībout The Author Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. Step up to the Round Table and join the knights of the Realm! King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. About the Book Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure-'The Quest for the Round Table, ' 'The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, ' 'How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, ' and so forth-part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers.īook Synopsis They're Puffin Classics for a reason, it's because they're the best.

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