Puffin Classics: The Epic Tales of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Miss Piggy: I like that this is written on about a 5th grade level I think. While there are words some fifth graders won't understand, it's not too hard to read and is interesting.

United States on Oct 26, 2023

Marazico86: Roger Lancelyn Green's "King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates timeless stories told simply yet entertainingly. The collection's ability to capture the essence of Arthurian legends, combined with the author's engaging storytelling style, creates an enchanting reading experience. If you're seeking a captivating journey into the realm of knights, castles, and quests, this book will undoubtedly transport you to the mythical world of King Arthur and leave you yearning for more.

Australia on Jun 06, 2023

Pablo Cafiso: Like all classical books, the language quality is excellent. A great way of cultivating the mind while enjoying a good read.

Canada on Dec 21, 2022

Mike: Standard Arthurian legends, the illustrations are what make this edition special.

United States on Oct 21, 2022

yogacookie: My 11 year old really enjoys this book. I like the slightly larger font making it an enjoyable reading experience, also a nice break from lower quality books and graphic novels.

United States on Aug 24, 2022

Nguyễn: Respect for the death of sir Lancelot.

Japan on Aug 10, 2022

Christopher DiNote: Excellent overview and adaptation of the Arthurian myths based on Mallory's version, and prepared for younger readers but not condescending or sanitized for them. I read this as a bedtime story for my daughter over the past several months, one chapter a night when we did bedtime stories. I used it as an opportunity to talk about history and myth with her, concepts like chivalry and the role of the Church. Reading aloud, I grew a keener appreciation for the depth of classical storytelling and how the literature built upon earlier stories and formed foundational elements of culture. The Arthurian stories truly are the "Matter of Britain," as they speak to the departure of Rome, the decline of Romano-British culture, the arrival of the Saxons, and interplay of the Britons and Celts across the ages. The way in which early Christian culture provided a sanctifying skein to a pagan past. Whether one likes old stories or not, one should at least be familiar with them, and take them as they are. RL Green's membership in The Inklings further informs the richness of this book. One note, the epilogue, which relates some of the voluminous folklore surrounding Arthur's death and return adds an...

United States on Jan 16, 2022

L. F. Murray: Having read reviews which claim this book is written in language which is archaic, it left me wondering exactly what the reviewers were expecting. From their words, I was anticipating something between the King James Bible and Shakespeare. This book is nothing of the sort. The language is clear and fully comprehensible yet gives a flavour of yesteryear in the re-telling of the Arthurian Legend. Had other reviewers referred to Sir Thomas Malory's work, 'Le Morte d'Arthur' published in 1485 by William Caxton, I might have understood where they were coming from. Have no fear, this book is entirely suitable for children of ten years and upwards who will discover the tales exciting and memorable. Every child should be given the opportunity of uncovering the gems of British mythology as it forms part of who we are and why. It is a lead to studying British history and beyond. The tales have a good flow and are comprehensive. The book is also perfect for reading aloud. There are no colourful illustrations but there are plentiful woodcuts and the emphasis is placed on each story. I thoroughly recommend it.

United Kingdom on Mar 01, 2019

Amazon Customer: Review of “King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table” ISBN: 9780141321011
This is one of the best introductory books on the stories related to King Arthur. The book was not an easy read as I have assumed it to be. There are many named characters whose names are difficult to remember. An added difficulty is that the author tried to retain the Middle English variety into his retelling of the stories. What it means is that the sentences are difficult to comprehend for an average Indian reader. But apart from all this, if we spent some good time figuring out some of the archaic words and the archaic sentence constructions, it is a worthy read. This edition of puffin classics has good paper quality and big enough fonts for a pleasant read.

India on Apr 16, 2017

Steve M.: I am currently reading this book, and it is very good. I read the reviews on many other editions of the Arthurian legends, as well as some of the reviews on this one. I was looking for an edition that was faithful to the original sources, yet accessible and enjoyable to read. I would say that this is a good modern edition for the general reader. I would recommend it. I subsequently ordered the hardbound edition of this book.It is beautiful, well-made and well-designed. I would also recommend this edition. As a final note, It would be helpful if the book descriptions and reviews all matched the book being sold. Sometimes they don't, and it can be confusing. I don't remember having this problem with this particular book, but I noticed it when trying to get information and reviews on some of the others.

United States on Aug 28, 2012