The Once and Future King
★ 3.9 avg
255 votes
About this book
T. H. White's modern classic about King Arthur. This particular edition may have been published in Russia, but it is in fact written in English. I just finished reading this edition on the Open Library. I wonder why it is described as being written in Russian?
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 255 readers · 677 pages · ≈ 12 h 32 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Once and Future King?
About ≈ 12 h 32 m — 677 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Once and Future King?
677 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Once and Future King?
It sits on the Classics, Historical Fiction, Fantasy shelves.
Is The Once and Future King in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Once and Future King?
The main characters include Arthur King, King Arthur.
Where does The Once and Future King take place?
It is set in Great Britain.
Who wrote The Once and Future King?
T. H. White (1906–1964).
Setting
Great Britain
Characters
Arthur KingKing Arthur
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