The Sword in the Stone"Learn. That is the only thing that never fails."--Merlyn the Wizard Before there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart learns the value of history from a snake, of education from a badger, and of courage from a hawk--the lessons that help turn a boy into a man. Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story of childhood and adventure--The Sword in the Stone. T.H. White's classic tale of the young Arthur's questioning and discovery of his life is unparalleled for its wit and wisdom, and for its colorful characters, from the wise Merlyn to the heroic Robin Wood to the warmhearted King Pellinore. Golden Kite Honor artist Dennis Nolan has loved The Sword in the Stone since childhood, and he imbues White's tale with magic and mystery in his glowing illustrations. Readers who know Arthur or are meeting him for the first time will delight in this beautiful rendering of one of the greatest stories of all time. |
Contents
Section 1 | 3 |
Section 2 | 5 |
Section 3 | 9 |
Section 4 | 37 |
Section 5 | 44 |
Section 6 | 58 |
Section 7 | 76 |
Section 8 | 110 |
Section 12 | 141 |
Section 13 | 162 |
Section 14 | 174 |
Section 15 | 188 |
Section 16 | 195 |
Section 17 | 208 |
Section 18 | 222 |
Section 19 | 240 |
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