Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 2 (Penguin Classics)

This is, of course, Volume 2, so one assumes you've read Volume 1. It is a very long slog, but very, very worth it in illuminating early Arthurian legend and early forms of the English language. I personally love it, and appreciate the challenge that occasionally occurs in deciphering early English forms to modern English. It pays off!

It is fun and a wee tedious at times to read something written in 1469. Learn words that mean absolutely nothing to us today. From this perspective it is the definitive work on King Arthur and a must read for any Arthur Pendragon fan.

Everything arrived on time and as advertised

The gathering of Arthurian legends in one place. Seminal work for understanding Medieval European society. “Knightly” behavior and “courtly love” are all here.

More visceral and magic than I was expecting! Very good but perhaps a little too fixated on battles and chivalry. I scanned the last hald but still enjoyed the gist

Although the style is old fashioned and dense by today's standards, this is a must read for anyone seriously interested in Arthurian legend. There are older sources for true geeks; Mallory's version is the bridge between them and modern readers.

This is the ideal edition of this book, in my view. I searched long and hard to find a translation that was true to the original, without being too "old English" to be enjoyable. This version strikes the ideal balance. Highly recommend.

Book was in great condition. Can’t review it for content because it’s a gift. But recipient was very happy 😁