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The Fall of Arthur

by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
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The Fall of Arthur
The Fall of Arthur

Tolkien's poetic rendition of Arthur's tragic demise.

Tolkien's "The Fall of Arthur" isn't just for fans of Middle-earth. If you're drawn to epic poetry and Arthurian legends, you'll find Tolkien's take both unique and captivating. His foray into the realm of Camelot involves familiar mythic figures, yet the storytelling shines with the same grandeur and depth that define his more famous works. Dive into the beautifully constructed verses, and witness a legend's end through the eyes of a master storyteller.

  • Goodreads Choice Award for Poetry (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Fall of Arthur

by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
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ISBN: 9780007489947
Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2013-05-23
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Mythology, Historical Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 7303 readers)

Description

The Fall of Arthur recounts in verse the last campaign of King Arthur, who, even as he stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, is summoned back to Britain by news of the treachery of Mordred. Already weakened in spirit by Guinevere’s infidelity with the now-exiled Lancelot, Arthur must rouse his knights to battle one last time against Mordred’s rebels and foreign mercenaries. Powerful, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery, this unfinished poem reveals Tolkien’s gift for storytelling at its brilliant best. Christopher Tolkien, editor, contributes three illuminating essays that explore the literary world of King Arthur, reveal the deeper meaning of the verses and the painstaking work his father applied to bring the poem to a finished form, and investigate the intriguing links between The Fall of Arthur and Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
 

Tolkien's poetic rendition of Arthur's tragic demise.

Tolkien's "The Fall of Arthur" isn't just for fans of Middle-earth. If you're drawn to epic poetry and Arthurian legends, you'll find Tolkien's take both unique and captivating. His foray into the realm of Camelot involves familiar mythic figures, yet the storytelling shines with the same grandeur and depth that define his more famous works. Dive into the beautifully constructed verses, and witness a legend's end through the eyes of a master storyteller.

  • Goodreads Choice Award for Poetry (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.