The sword in the stone

256 pages

English language

Published Feb. 26, 1993 by Philomel Books.

ISBN:
9780399225024
OCLC Number:
26363065

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4 stars (1 review)

A retelling of the Arthurian legend.

37 editions

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4 stars

Gorgeous prose from White, and with a shining review from Le Guin it didn't come as a surprise. There's quite a bit of coarse language used that would not fly today--the n-word is used once. A product of the time in which it was written, certainly, but if you can get past some of the language it is a very pleasant read, and well-paced.

Subjects

  • Arthur, King -- Fiction.
  • Arthur, King.
  • Knights and knighthood -- Fiction.
  • Arthurian romances -- Adaptations.
  • Kings and rulers -- Fiction.
  • Britons -- Fiction.
  • Knights and knighthood -- Folklore.
  • Folklore -- England.