num_pages: 631
description: The Once and Future King is an Arthurian fantasy novel written by T. H. White. It was first published in 1958, and is mostly a composite of earlier works written between 1938 and 1941. T.H. White's novel is based on the legend of King Arthur. The central theme is an exploration of human nature regarding power and justice, as the boy Arthur becomes king and attempts to quell the prevalent "might makes right" attitude with his idea of chivalry.
language: English
title: The Once and Future King
titlecomplete: The Once and Future King
characters: Sir Mordred, Sir Lancelot, Merlin (Arthurian wizard), Queen Guinevere, King Arthur
genres: Mythology, Historical Fiction, Historical, Young Adult, Science Fiction Fantasy, Literature, Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Arthurian
ratings_count: 106661
places: United Kingdom
series: The Once and Future King
awards: awardedAt: 1546329600000
name: Tähtifantasia Award
publisher: CML