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Liked It “I love (most) any version of the Arthur story.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Read it to be better prepared for my master's exam. Dude, how many times does this guy use the word "smote" in this stupid book?”
Teresa C wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love (most) any version of the Arthur story.”
Sandy T wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Despite the fact that the legend of King Arthur is so well-known and so ingrained in the popular zeitgeist, this book still managed to surprise me. I could enjoy it both on its own terms and through a modern, more ironic lens. There were times I just had to roll my eyes at some of the knights; but at other times I was genuinely moved. I can see why it is such an important story, even to this day.
Etola wrote this review Saturday, March 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
And I still think Sir Gareth is an under-appreciated knight. He is not a household name like Lancelot or Gawain or Galahad, but he is one of the best knights of the Round Table and is arguably vital (through no fault of his own) to the tragedy that undoes Arthur's kingdom.
I particularly liked this version of the story, which updated spelling, punctuation and paragraphing while keeping the medieval syntax intact. The presentation and layout were also attractive, and Lumianski's choice to use both the Winchester and Caxton divisions made the text very approachable and user-friendly.”
“Even though it's classic Arthurian tales, it was harder to get into than some of the others I've read. I would probably recommend others.”
Leslie Williamson wrote this review Tuesday, August 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well, I only read Tales 7 & 8, and not the whole book. It's really sad, I think, to think of all the love they have for each other. And the betrayal that came along with the love. Ah. So sad. But I must say, my favourite thing about Malory's writing is his spelling. It made reading so much more challenging and amusing.”
Ms_JO wrote this review Sunday, June 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Oxford World Classics edition edited by Helen Cooper is abridged.”
B B wrote this review Tuesday, December 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a beautiful unabridged edition, with superb illustrations. It is full of all the myths and legends surrounding Arthur. The definative edition.”
Graham wrote this review Tuesday, January 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“It's a bit lengthy. My version really needs a good editor, but I'll probably get this version someday when I realize I have a ton of time to read (which'll be never unfortunately but I'll make due with the time constraints). Interesting read though.”
Elfphan7 wrote this review Monday, December 10 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“When you are a kid growing up in an average Indian household you have usually grown up to listening to epic adventures. It's around the time you re 25 and have an interest in reading you start to understand them. They start growing on you. Fantastic read.”
suranjanbasu wrote this review Friday, October 12 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
