Purchase of this book includes free trial access to com where you can read more than a million books for free. His many books were frequently set in mediaeval Europe. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Pyle began teaching illustration in his forties, and counted among his students N. Pyle’s work as an illustrator came to epitomize the ‘Golden Age of American Illustration.’ HOWARD PYLE 1853 1911 was an American writer and illustrator. The wonderful medieval flavor of The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur is enhanced by Pyle’s courtly language and his 39 richly atmospheric pen & ink illustrations. Howard Pyle’s four volume series on the life and kingship of Arthur, of which this is the last, cemented the author’s well deserved reputation.

This time honored retelling of the Arthurian legends follows the adventures of Sir Gerwaint, Galahad’s pursuit of the Holy Grail, as well as the last days of King Arthur his attack on Sir Launcelot, fatal battle with Sir Mordred, and final journey to Avalon. The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes. All books are priced at wholesale prices. orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. comTable of Contents: Publisher’s Preface Foreword Prologue Part I The Story Of Launcelot Introduction Chapter First Chapter Second Chapter Third Chapter Fourth Chapter Fifth Chapter Sixth Chapter Seventh Chapter Eighth Conclusion The Book Of Sir Tristram Prologue Part I The Story Of Sir Tristram And The Lady Belle Isoult Chapter First Chapter Second Chapter Third Chapter Fourth Chapter Fifth Chapter Sixth Chapter Seventh Part ii The Story Of Sir Tristram And Sir Lamorack Introduction Chapter First Chapter Second Chapter Third Part iii The Madness Of Sir Tristram Introduction Chapter First Chapter Second Chapter Third Chapter Four The Book Of Sir Percival Introduction Prologue Chapter First Chapter Second Chapter Third Chapter Fourth Chapter Fifth ConclusionAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. This text preserves all of the lavish drawings, also by Pyle, which go a long way towards establishing the atmosphere of the narrative.’ Quote from sacred texts. The Story of the Champions of the Round Tableīook Description: ‘This is Howard Pyle’s retelling of the legends of three of the most illustrious knights of the Round Table, Sir Lancelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival.

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