
audiobook
by Beatrice E. (Beatrice Elizabeth) Clay
STORIES FROM - LE MORTE D'ARTHUR - AND THE - MABINOGION
The KINGS TREASURIES OF LITERATURE - GENERAL EDITOR SIR A.T. QUILLER COUCH
BOOK I - THE COMING OF ARTHUR
CHAPTER I - OF ARTHUR'S BIRTH; AND HOW HE BECAME KING
CHAPTER II - THE ROUND TABLE
CHAPTER III - OF THE FINDING OF EXCALIBUR
CHAPTER IV - OF THE TREACHERY OF QUEEN MORGAN LE FAY
CHAPTER V - HOW THE SCABBARD OF EXCALIBUR WAS LOST
CHAPTER VI - MERLIN
CHAPTER VII - BALIN AND BALAN
These timeless tales bring together the shining legends of King Arthur’s court and the rich, mythic world of the Mabinogion. From the moment the boy who would become king is born, listeners are swept into a land where swords gleam, magic whispers, and destiny hangs on a single sword drawn from stone. The stories are rooted in ancient Celtic bravery yet echo the universal longing for honor, love, and a realm in which justice prevails.
The collection follows Arthur’s early triumphs—his rise to the throne, the forming of the Round Table, and the mysterious gifting of Excalibur—while also introducing the valiant exploits of his most famous knights. Lancelot’s perilous quest for the chapel, Tristram’s tragic romance, Gawain’s daring challenges, and the holy vision of the Grail reveal both heroic grandeur and human frailty. Interwoven with Welsh heroes such as Geraint, Peredur, and the enigmatic Lady of the Fountain, the narratives weave a tapestry of adventure, enchantment, and moral testing.
Listening to these stories feels like sitting beside a fire while a skilled storyteller weaves each episode with vivid detail and measured cadence. The language retains the lyrical quality of medieval romance, making the myths accessible yet reverent, and inviting listeners of all ages to imagine a world where myth and history dance together.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (269K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jennifer Goslee and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-04-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A British head teacher who turned classic legend into lively reading for younger audiences, she is best remembered for retelling Arthurian and Norse stories with warmth and clarity.
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