Fiction Books

Arthur, High King of Britain; Michael Morpurgo, Michael Foreman (Illustrator); Hardcover; $17.96; Retold in Arthur's own clear, commanding voice, these intense and passionate tales about Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, Gawain and the Green Knight, and Tristram and Iseult, among others, will captivate readers and draw them into the magic, chivalry, courage, and mystery of the world of Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. Full color.

The Boy's King Arthur : Sir Thomas Malory's History of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table; Sidney Lanier (Editor), N.C. Wyeth (Illustrator); School & Library Binding; $22.50; This handsome volume features text reset in the original typeface and illustrations newly reproduced from Wyeth's original canvases, bringing a beloved classic to a whole new generation of readers. 14 full-color illustrations.

Excalibur; Carol Heyer; Paperback; $5.35; A well-researched account of the legendary hero's discovery of the mystical kingdom of Avalon and the Lady of the Lake. "A beautiful story, beautifully told."--Children's Bookwatch. Full color throughout.

Knights; Linda Lael Miller; Hardcover; $19.80; A stirring, magical tale of a love so powerful that its transcends the boundaries of time. In medieval England, Gloriana, Lady of Kenbrook, awaits her husband Dane St. Gregory, whom she has not seen since childhood. When Dane arrives with a betrothed, Gloriana is counseled by her mysterious sister-in-law to win Dane's love or see the entire Kenbrook line imperiled. Further complications arise when Gloriana is swept into the chasm of the future.

Lancelot : The Adventures & Romances; Christine Chaundler, Eleanor Fortesque-Brickdale; Hardcover; $12.99; A collection of tales featuring the bravest knight in King Arthur's Court.

Le Morte D'Arthur; Thomas Malory; Hardcover; $17.99; Edited and first published by William Caxton in 1485, Sir Thomas Malory's unique and splendid version of the Arthurian legend tells an immortal story of love, adventure, chivalry, treachery, and death. This edition includes an excellent introduction by John Lawlor.

Legend of Burning Water (Winds of Light, Book 3) Vol 3; Sigmund Brouwer; Paperback; $8.09; In 1313, Thomas risks his life to gain possession of an English manor that was stolen from its rightful owners.

The Little Book of Arthurian Wisdom (Element's Lttle Book Series); John Matthews; Paperback; $5.35; The best nuggets from the gold mine of Arthurian legend and lore are collected here in this informative and entertaining addition to the "Little Book" series. Full-color throughout.

Men of Iron (Troll Illustrated Classics); Howard Pyle, et al; Paperback; $3.56; In seeking to avenge his unjustly accused father, young Myles Falworth is knighted and wins the friendship of King Henry IV.

Modern Arthurian Literature : An Anthology of English and American Arthuriana from the Renaissance to the Present (Garland Reference Library of the H); Alan Lupack (Editor); Paperback; $18.95; Book News, Inc., 09/30/92: Some 30 poems, stories, and excerpts include treatments of Arthurian themes by John Leland, Swift, Wordsworth, Swineburne, Hawthorne, Charles Williams, John Ciardi, and others. Essays introduce each of the four chronological sections, but could have provided more information about some of the less well known writers, especially the women. No index.

Pendragon : Book Four in the Pendragon Cycle Vol 4; Stephen R. Lawhead; Hardcover; $20.70; The latest volume in the bestselling Pendragon Cycle. For generations, tales of King Arthur have fascinated readers. Now, Pendragon presents the story of Arthur's greatest challenge. Beset by strife, Arthur must find a way to unite his feuding warlords and win peace in the Isle of the Mighty. "Highly recommended."--Library Journal.

The Story of Sir Lancelot and His Companions; Howard Pyle; Paperback; $8.95; Follows Sir Launcelot of the Round Table as he rescues Queen Guinevere, fights in the tournament at Astolat, and pursues other adventures.

A Tournament of Knights; Joe Lasker; Paperback; $5.35; Baron Orlando holds a great tournament in honor of his son, Justin. From all over, lords and ladies come to the castle to feast and watch the pageant. When the tournament begins, Sir Rolf challenges Justin to a duel. Justin is young and strong, but Sir Rolf is an experienced jouster--who will win?

Young Lancelot; Robert D. San Souci, et al; Hardcover; $14.35; This companion to San Souci's popular books about Arthurian legends, Young Merlin and Guinevere, tells the story of Lancelot, the most fabled knight of Camelot, and his quest to learn true humility. Full color.

The Arthurian Handbook; Norris J. Lacy, Geoffrey Ashe; Paperback; $18.95

Arthurian Legends : An Illustrated Anthology; Richard W. Barber (Editor); Hardcover; $34.00

The Camelot Chronicles : Heroic Adventures from the Time of King Arthur; Michael Ashley, Mike Ashley; Hardcover; $11.99

In the Hand of the Goddess (The Song of the Lioness Quartet, Book 2) Vol 2; Tamora Pierce; Paperback; $4.49

Ingram of the Irish (The Theyn Chronicles, No 3) Vol 3; Angela Elwell Hunt; Paperback; $8.99

King Arthur (Henry Holt Little Classics); Henry Gilbert, et al; Hardcover; $14.35

King Arthur and His Knights; Anthony Mockler; Hardcover; $19.95

King Arthur and His Knights : Selected Tales (A Galaxy Book ; 434); Thomas, Sir Malory, Eugene Vinaver (Editor); Paperback; $9.85

King Arthur and the Grail Quest : Myth and Vision from Celtic Times to the Present; John Matthews; Hardcover; $17.96

Knights; Julek Heller, Deirde Headon; Paperback; $19.80

Lancelot : Or, the Knight of the Cart; Chretien De Troves, et al; Paperback; $15.00

Magnus; Sigmund Brouwer; Paperback; $10.79

Malory : The Morte Darthur (York Medieval Texts); Thomas, Sir, Malory; Paperback; $10.75

Perceval or the Story of the Grail; Chretien, et al; Paperback; $15.00

The Portable Cervantes; Miguel De Cervantes Saavendra, M. Cervanies; Paperback; $14.35

The Road to Camlann; Rosemary Sutcliff; Paperback; $3.59

The Romance of Tristan and the Tale of Tristan's Madness : And, the Tale of Tristan's Madness (The Penguin Classics); Beroul, et al; Paperback; $8.95

The Sinful Knights : A Study of Middle English Penitential Romance; Andrea Hopkins; Hardcover; $75.00

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight : Sources and Analogues (Arthurian Studies, Vol 27) Vol 27; Elisabeth Brewer (Editor); Paperback; $25.00

Sir Robert's Little Outing; Horacio Madinaveitia; Hardcover; $13.95

Tales of King Arthur (Usborne Library of Fantasy and Adventure Series); Stuart Atkinson; Paperback; $8.05

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Song of the Lioness , No 3) Vol 3; Tamora Pierce; Paperback; $4.49