Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion

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Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion

by Beatrice E. (Beatrice Elizabeth) Clay

EN·~4 hours·41 chapters

Chapters

41 total
1

STORIES FROM - LE MORTE D'ARTHUR - AND THE - MABINOGION

0:03
2

The KINGS TREASURIES OF LITERATURE - GENERAL EDITOR SIR A.T. QUILLER COUCH

19:00
3

BOOK I - THE COMING OF ARTHUR

0:02
4

CHAPTER I - OF ARTHUR'S BIRTH; AND HOW HE BECAME KING

7:21
5

CHAPTER II - THE ROUND TABLE

3:49
6

CHAPTER III - OF THE FINDING OF EXCALIBUR

13:43
7

CHAPTER IV - OF THE TREACHERY OF QUEEN MORGAN LE FAY

15:54
8

CHAPTER V - HOW THE SCABBARD OF EXCALIBUR WAS LOST

6:26
9

CHAPTER VI - MERLIN

2:44
10

CHAPTER VII - BALIN AND BALAN

8:45

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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Beatrice E. (Beatrice Elizabeth) Clay

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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