18 books like King Arthur

What to read after King Arthur — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The sword in the stone Grace Maccarone · 1992 · ★ 3.9 · 32p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The Sword and the Circle Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.5 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The story of the Grail and the passing of Arthur Howard Pyle · 1910 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Follows the adventures of Sir Gerwaint, Galahad's quest for the holy Grail, the battle between Launcelot and Gawaine, and the slaying of Mordred. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Phyllis Briggs · 1900 · 190p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances with this book.

The Boy's King Arthur Sidney Lanier · 1880 · 372p · ≈ 12h · Challenging The exploits of King Arthur and his knights in Britain. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The light beyond the forest Rosemary Sutcliff · 1979 · ★ 5.0 · 147p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A retelling of the adventures of King Arthur's knights, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival, as they search for the Holy Grail. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Roger Lancelyn Green · 1953 · ★ 3.9 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life.One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay,… Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Sir Gawain and the loathly lady Selina Hastings · 1985 · ★ 4.1 · 29p · ≈ 58m · Moderate After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The Road to Camlann Rosemary Sutcliff · 1981 · ★ 4.0 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate The evil Mordred, plotting against his father King Arthur, implicates the Queen and Sir Lancelot in treachery and brings about the downfall of Camelot and the Round Table. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The story of King Arthur and his knights Howard Pyle · 1903 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Moderate The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted readers for centuries. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Arthur, High King of Britain Michael Morpurgo · 1994 · ★ 5.0 · 259p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A twelve-year-old boy comes across Arthur Pendragon, who has just awakened from his long sleep beneath the earth, and hears from him some of the exciting stories of his past. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Knightly legends of Wales Sidney Lanier · 1881 · 361p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Twelve episodes from the Mabinogion part of the fourteenth century manuscript entitled The red book of Hergest, a collection of medieval Welsh tales recounting the feats and exploits of King Arthur and other powerful kings, princes, and knights. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The story of Sir Launcelot and his companions Howard Pyle · 1907 · ★ 5.0 · 340p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Follows Sir Launcelot of the Round Table as he rescues Queen Guinevere, fights in the tournament at Astolat and pursues other adventures. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Michael Morpurgo · 2001 · ★ 3.8 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Light The quest of Sir Gawain for the Green Knight teaches him a lesson in pride, humility, and honor. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

King Arthur's Knights Henry Gilbert · 1900 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Recounts the exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons. Shares Arthur, Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations

The tale of Sir Gawain Neil Philip · 1987 · ★ 3.6 · 102p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Sir Gawain is lying feverish and wounded in his tent outside of Lancelot's castle. As he dies, he tells his young squire the stories of the rise and fall of the noble knights of the round table. Gawain tells of Arthur's boyhood and of the wonderful moment when the young King drew the magic sword from the stone and claimed his kingdom. He tells of his own fight with the supernatural Green Knight.… Shares Knights and knighthood, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Winter King Bernard Cornwell · 1995 · ★ 4.3 · 431p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. As he struggles to unite Britain and hold back the Saxon enemy, Arthur is embroiled in a doomed… Shares Arthur, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Life Of Sir Aglovale De Galis Clemence Housman · 1905 · 308p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Shares Knights and knighthood, Adaptations, Arthurian romances with this book.

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