Morte Arthure Or The Death Of Arthur

by Robert Thornton

Book Overview

Morte Arthure or The Death of Arthur is a medieval poem written by Robert Thornton in Middle English. The poem tells the story of King Arthur's final battle against Mordred and his own death. It is divided into 1,184 lines and is considered one of the most important Arthurian legends in English literature. The poem is written in a style similar to that of the alliterative verse, which was common in medieval England. The story is based on the historical events of the Battle of Camlan, which took place in the 6th century. The poem includes vivid descriptions of the battle scenes, the bravery of the knights, and the tragic ending of the Arthurian legend. The book is a valuable source for scholars of medieval literature and those interested in the Arthurian legend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428643141
• ISBN13: 9781428643147
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"