Every generation rediscovers the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. This superb collection of 130 color and black-and-white illustrations presents unique interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code by a variety of legendary artists, including N. C. Wyeth, Aubrey Beardsley, William Russell Flint, Howard Pyle, and others. Dover Original.
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