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Title: DK Classics: King Arthur (DK Classics) by Tudor Humphries, Thomas Malory, Rosalind Kerven ISBN: 0-7894-2887-3 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A fun, diverse introduction to the Arthurian myths
Comment: THe Arthurian legends continue to fascinate us as a culture and this helps introduce young readers to its many forms. Though the look of the book is a bit jumbled, its layout allows the reader to pick and choose and explore. THere is a central nicely illustrated, re-telling of the story that runs through the book, supplemented by sidebars about movies, plays or lesser known myths and characters. SHould appeal to the younger generation who does research via hyperlinks. I can see both boys and girls being interested in delving into this book. Probably most appropriate to ages 8 and above as the themes of of seduction and infidelity are not ignored.
Rating: 5
Summary: My favorite story of all time!
Comment: If there is one story in history that conjures up romance, valiant knights and visions of a golden age of valor, this story is the one.
The author, Rosalind Kerven has written and edited several highly acclaimed collections of myths and legends from all over the world. She trained as an anthropologist and her writing reflects an understanding of various cultures. With an expert storyteller's skill, she retells the original Celtic and medieval legends to show the rise to power of a boy who was decreed by fate to be the King of Britain.
Tudor Humphries was trained in London as a theater costume and set designer. When he graduated, he decided to concentrate on children's book illustration. His illustrations evoke all the magic and romance of King Arthur's story.
Photographs and paintings help to reveal Arthur's real identity and the religion and chivalry of his court. On the contents page we find all the main characters pictured in a sort of photo gallery. Then, the story of the sword in the stone, miraculous powers, the gift of Excalibur, the Knights of the Round Table, the Knights of King Arthur, evil enchantments, the Holy Grail, the end of the Fellowship, the last battle and the once and future king are revealed.
Even with all this detail, the figure of King Arthur is shrouded in mystery. It is impossible to prove he ever existed. Some historians believe he was a great warrior who lived in the late 5th century. The key events in the story are shown on two pages complete with a map of Britain in the 5th century.
Painters, poets, composers and moviemakers have been inspired and intrigued by this legend. Most recently, I enjoyed watching the 1995 movie First Knight. My other favorite is the movie Camelot from the year I was born in 1967.
Was Merlin really a Druid? Did Celtic noblewomen participate in politics and would Guinevere have been expected to play an important role in governing the kingdom? Did you know that the lady of Shalott died of grief because she loved Lancelot, but he refused her love? These are just a few of the details you will find in this book.
This book makes it possible for children to enjoy reading about the details behind the Arthurian legend while also being able to read a full story. The use of photography with narrative illustration will captivate children just as the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have fascinated generations of eager listeners.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful Introduction for Children to this Classic
Comment: My daughter and I have been reading (and re-reading!) the DK Classics (of which "King Arthur" is part of) for several years, since she was 5. These books are very colorful, with lots of illustrations and photos of genuine artifacts, maps, and people from the era in which the story is set. Side panel text gives background information about the author, pictures and story. These "additions" (which do not detract from, but only enhance the story) help the young reader (and the adult too!) put the story into context. It is like getting both a classic and a pictorial history book rolled into one! The text is easy to read. My daughter is now 9, and reading the books on her own. Not only has she developed an appreciation for classic literature, but for history as well. These are great books for parents to read with their children. I highly recommend them!
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Title: DK Read & Listen: Robin Hood by Neil Philip, Neil Harris, Joan Gruffudd, Ioan Gruffudd ISBN: 0789454629 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: DK Readers: Aladdin (Level 3: Reading Alone) by Rosalind Kerven, Nilesh Mistry ISBN: 0789453894 Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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Title: Medieval World (World History Series) by Jane Bingham, Jeremy Gower, Gerald Wood, Fiona Chandler, Inklink ISBN: 0746027621 Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd Pub. Date: December, 1999 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History by Richard M. Hannula ISBN: 1885767544 Publisher: Canon Pr Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: DK Classics: The Odyssey (DK Classics) by Adrian Mitchell, Stuart Robertson, Homer Odyssey ISBN: 0789454556 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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