The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

The Tale of Camelot #1

Howard Pyle with Howard Pyle (Illustrator)

456 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

When the young Arthur pulls the embedded sword from the stone, his future as the King of England is foretold. This imaginative retelling of the classic legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securin...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 35%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 15%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.61

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