Thomas Malory

Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur stands as a monumental cornerstone of medieval literature, weaving together the chivalric ideals and mythic grandeur that have shaped the Western literary tradition. This is the defining text of Arthurian legendry that has influenced generations of writers from the Renaissance to the present day.In this new edition, readers encounter the epic tales of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table, exploring timeless themes of honour, loyalty, and destiny. As a defining text of the British people and their diaspora, Le Morte d'Arthur binds communities across oceans and centuries. The Imperium Press edition includes extensive scholarly annotations, parsing each of Malory's obscure word choices, bringing the text out of a medieval world and into our own. This definitive edition will ensure that the quest for the Grail, Camelot's shining promise, and the tragic fall of Arthurian Britain, will all remain profoundly relevant for all time.