King Arthur
By: Don Nardo.
Series: Heroes and villains
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: Arthur, King -- Juvenile literature.; Arthur, King.; Arthur, King -- Legends.; Britons -- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile literature.; Arthurian romances -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature.; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Knights and knighthood -- Folklore.; Folklore -- England.; Great Britain -- History -- To 1066 -- Juvenile literature.; Great Britain -- Antiquities, Celtic -- Juvenile literature.; Great Britain -- History -- To 1066.
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Legends.; Folklore.
Description: Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-88) and index.
Table of contents: title: Arthur in history, legend, and literature; title: The coming of Arthur; title: The order of the Round Table; title: The coming of Lancelot; title: The treachery of Mordred; title: The passing of Arthur.