Rosalind Kerven
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Retells some of the magical adventures with Arabic, Persian, and Indian origins, framed by the tale of Shahrazad who tells the king a story for 1001 nights. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Discover England's own unique heritage of fairy tales and legends, rich with supernatural beings, enchanted lands and fantastical happenings. This unforgettable collection of fifteen classic stories tells of giants, dragons, fairies, witches and strange enchantments, aalongside legendary heroes such as King Arthur's knights and Robin Hood. Each story is linked with a specific place or county in England: Dragon Castle from Northumberland, Jack the...
3) King Arthur
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Formats
Description
A retelling of the story of the boy fated to be the "Once and Future King," covering his glorious reign and his tragic, yet triumphant, passing. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on the original medieval texts, master storyteller Rosalind Kerven reworks the most spellbinding Arthurian legends, including "The Enchantment of Merlin," "Elaine Who Loved Sir Lancelot," and "Tristram and Isolde." Exquisite illustrations by classic artists accompany the tales and detailed notes for each one provide background. Filled with romance, adventure, and enchantment, these versions reflect their origins in oral history and will appeal...