{"product_id":"king-arthur-and-his-knights-of-the-round-table-hardcover","title":"King Arthur and The Knights of the Round Table by Howard Pyle [hardcover]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFirst published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e1903\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautifully illustrated children’s adaptation of Arthurian legends by \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eHoward Pyle\u003c\/strong\u003e traces King Arthur’s rise from obscurity to legendary monarch. Pyle begins with young Arthur drawing Excalibur from the stone to claim his rightful place on the throne, continues through his courtship of Guinevere, and introduces the establishment of the Round Table—all underscored by chivalry and virtue\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative weaves in familiar tales—Merlin’s guidance, Morgan le Fay’s sorcery, the valorous deeds of knights like Gawain and Percival, and Arthur’s battles—packaged in engaging prose and supported by Pyle’s vivid pen-and-ink drawings\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIdeal for young audiences, the retelling emphasizes honor, bravery, and moral lessons, making medieval romance accessible and inspiring. Illustrated with dramatic flair, offering a unified yet enchanting version of the ancient legends\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eHoward Pyle\u003c\/strong\u003e (1853–1911) was an American writer, illustrator, and educator, hailed as the \"father of American illustration\" and the founder of the Brandywine School . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA Quaker from Wilmington, Delaware, he trained in New York and Philadelphia before becoming famed for his vivid adaptations of heroic medieval and colonial tales—most notably \u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hood\u003c\/em\u003e and a four-volume Arthurian cycle\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Howard-Pyle?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Howard-Pyle?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"11\"\u003e1903\u003c\/strong\u003e, he published this first Arthurian volume, combining carefully researched historical detail, storytelling, and dramatic illustrations. Through his storytelling and teaching—first at Drexel and later at his own art school—he shaped future giants like N. C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/arts\/culture-magazines\/pyle-howard?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/arts\/culture-magazines\/pyle-howard?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThough he died in Florence in 1911, Pyle’s richly imagined depictions of chivalry, myth, and adventure continue to inspire readers and illustrators worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Howard_Pyle?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Howard_Pyle?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThe result is a timeless, engaging take on Arthurian legend, combining narrative and visual storytelling in a way that has enchanted generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45160389836986,"sku":"2U9SRCOAP-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/King-Arthur-The-Nights-Of-SDL512383629-1-c235d.jpg?v=1760064748","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/king-arthur-and-his-knights-of-the-round-table-hardcover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}