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King Arthur

by Don Nardo · 2003

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Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

Genre
folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of this
Themes
royaltyroyaltyMore like thisLess of thisknightsknightsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
medievalmedievalMore like thisLess of thisBritishBritishMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 96 pages

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