The Story of King Arthur and his Knights

Howard Pyle’s adaptation of the Arthurian Legends has adventure and excitement within every page. First published in 1902, his work appeals to all ages and contains a wealth of Pyle’s marvelous drawings. As one of the popular illustrators of his time, Pyle’s depictions of the story serve as perfect companions to his text. "The Story of King Arthur and His Knights" is the first of four Arthurian works adapted by Pyle. He continued with "The Story of the Champions of the Round Table," "The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions," and "The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur." In every work, he excels at maintaining the traditional feel of the stories but alters the language to make it appealing and easier to read for a 20th-century audience. Today, Howard Pyle’s dramatic retelling of the King Arthur tales remains a fresh and thrilling piece of Arthurian literature.