The Arthurian Book of Days: The Greatest Legend in the World Retold Throughout the Year

The Arthurian Book of Days offers a unique way to explore the dramatic, colorful world of the Arthurian legend by recounting the adventures of King Arthur and his companions throughout the year on a daily, seasonal, or annual basis. Each day contains a different story or segment from the Arthurian cycle, with the stories commemorated on the days with which they are traditionally associated. The narrative weaves together many strands of history and myth, including the quest for the Holy Grail, the story of Arthur's knights, the love of Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, the tale of the Sword in the Stone, the magician Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the love of Tristran and Isolt. The authors have drawn on a full range of Arthurian manuscripts from all over Europe and traditional British tales, presenting stories—some of which were never before translated into English—in a language appealing to a contemporary audience. The book is enhanced by over seventy full-color medieval illustrations and features cross-references and a chronological listing of all events in the complete cycle for those who wish to follow a strict timeline.

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