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Stories of King Arthur's Knights, Told to the Children
by Macgregor, Mary
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Creators: Mary Macgregor, Sir Thomas Malory (d. 1471) [Contributor], Louey Chisholm (1863-1948) [Editor], and Katharine Cameron (1874-1965) [Illustrator] "Stories of King Arthur's Knights, Told to the Children" by Mary Macgregor is a collection of retold tales from the Arthurian legend, likely written in the late 19th century. The book presents simplified versions of the legendary stories surrounding King Arthur and his noble knights, making them accessible for a younger audience. It includes tales about notable knights such as Geraint, Lancelot, Pelleas, Gareth, and Galahad, exploring themes of bravery, love, and chivalry as they embark on grand adventures. At the start of the book, the introduction sets the stage by explaining the origins of these stories, originally chronicled by Sir Thomas Malory. The opening story features Geraint and Enid, showcasing the knight's love for the beautiful maiden and his quest to defend her honor against a rude knight and his dwarf companion. As Geraint follows the knight, he learns about courage and loyalty in the face of challenges. This initial narrative establishes the tone and essence of the collection, which continues with engaging adventures of other knights, emphasizing the virtues and perils encountered in the legendary world of Camelot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1046