Howard Pyle was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. During 1894 he began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry (now Drexel University), and after 1900 he founded his own school of art and illustration named the Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art. The term Brandywine School was later applied to the illustration artists and Wyeth family artists of the Brandywine region by Pitz. Some of his more famous students were N....
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Synopsis
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is a 1903 collection of tales adapted by Howard Pyle, following the legendary king from his youth through his adventures with Merlin and the Round Table. Told in accessible prose for young readers, it weaves together chivalry, magic, and romance into a cohesive narrative arc.
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Prince ArthurProtagonist
Mrs. MerlinSupporting
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The Story of King Arthur and His KnightsHardcover, 2014
664 pages
Barnes & Noble, IncorporatedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97814351529842 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book part of a larger series?
This work is the first of four volumes written and illustrated by Howard Pyle that collectively cover the Arthurian legend from the birth of the king to his eventual passing.
Did the author create the illustrations for this book?
Howard Pyle was a renowned illustrator who created the original pen-and-ink drawings for this volume, which are widely considered an integral part of the reading experience.
How does this version compare to the original Malory text?
While Pyle drew heavily from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, he adapted and synthesized the material to create a cohesive narrative specifically intended for younger readers without patronizing them.