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Summary: To my suprise... interesting
Review: I was required to read The Once and Future King by T.H. White for my literature class. I was familiar with some of the characters which I think no one could forget: Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot and Queen Guenevere. Although I knew of these characters, I was not aware of the intensity of their backgrounds. The book shone a new light on the story I was familiar with. White was very descriptive which helped in capturing my attention. True, the book is lengthy, but who is to say just how long a classic should be? And that is just what The Once and Future King is, a classic. It is a book of enduring significance and I would recommend it to a friend.
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Summary: this book really was boring.
Review: In reference to this book i discovered that it lacked interest from the beginning. I felt that i read it because i was compelled to. Honestly this was too long of a book for the amount of information given. i fell white couldve of shortened it a little. In reference to people's mad review about the humor, i disagree. The OAFK has the most dull and senseless humor i have ever heard before in my life. So in conclusion i must rate this the lowest of all books and to those who want to read it watch the movie or better yet the cartoon on channel 13
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Summary: English Project
Review: At first I was forced to read this book as an English assignment over the past summer. First i looked at it as a chore, but as I began reading I learned alot about the anciet civilization of Camelot and a great tale of the Arthurian legend. These collections of books make a great team for telling an old out dated story in a modern way. This book is truly a classic!
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Summary: I Thought it was a pretty good book.
Review: At first I thought the book started out boring and it was hard to stay interested in it. As i read further into this book I was compelled to keep reading. The action and adventure in this book is unmeasurable. I went and purchased this book after the 3rd time I read it.
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Summary: Great Introduction to Arthur
Review: I love this book! In this tetrology, White has distilled all of the major Arthurian sources and put his own spin on the whole legend showing that it is timeless and still has much to teach the modern reader. As a high school literature teacher, I have required this book to be read by my tenth grade students for years. For most of them, it is the longest book they have ever been required to read. For the vast majority, it becomes a real favorite. White has a way of using anachronisms to show how great and yet how small are the differences between the "mythological time" of Camelot and our own day. He did his homework both as a literary historian and as a medievalist. His descriptions of castles, falconry, the marvel of stained glass and attitudes of courtly love have a wonderful immediacy about them. White uses Merlyn as his own voice, making a strong anti-war statement. He takes certain liberties with the mainstream legend (Lancelot's appearance, Merlyn's aging process) which actually add to the interest of the story rather than confusing things. White was writing to a British public-school- educated audience of the 1940's-60's. Keeping this in mind, it is easier to understand how little trouble his original readers had with the snippets of Latin and French (required subjects to them) which spice up the first two books. (Perhaps in a future edition translations of these could be added as footnotes.) Teens can find much for lively discussion in the ethical questions White raises, as well as in the problems of love which so dramatically dominate book three. White makes references and allusions to Malory, the French and Welsh sources and Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" which are probably better understood either by a more experienced reader or by reading the book in the context of a class. Throughout the writing is on a very high level, but the ending of the entire book is one of the most moving scenes I have ever encountered in literature. White's incorporation of Malory into the ending is a stroke of genius, and the grief of the king will touch all who are not made of stone.
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Summary: One of The Best
Review: I fell in love with this book almost thirty years ago. It is the most memorable book I have ever read, and so now I am giving it to my daughter for Christmas.
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Summary: Wondrous and essentially Arthurian!
Review: I've been in love with the Arthur legend ever since I first heard it, so naturally I was interested in this book. After I read it, it became the ultimate authority for me; I judge all other versions (including Malory's) in light of this perfect version. It brings out the characters of Guenever, Lancelot, Arthur, Mordred, and the Orkney brothers like no other version ever has. Everything makes sense and hangs together. This book is a must-read for any Arthur fan and for anyone who thinks he isn't one-- you may get a surprise!
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Summary: Overall, a great book!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Some parts are a little long, but most of it is very engrossing. The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table transcends the fabric of time by exploring such themes as good vs evil, human nature, and the existance of a true utopia. My only negative comments are that more stories could have been included about the Knights of the Round Table and other characters, and that it doesn't have a satisfying ending- after reading 600 pages about Arthur, you don't know what happens to him in the end! Also, there are so many Latin and French phrases in the book that if you don't speak those languages you might miss out on some details of the story. But all-in-all, I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to read about Arthurian legends in clear, simple, and highly-enjoyable prose.
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Summary: Dang Good
Review: Yeah, it was dang good, and T.H. White is a wonderful author. His depth of thought in the book, coupled with the fantastic characters, makes the book one of the best. It would be a good buy for anybody.
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Summary: a really cool book
Review: I really liked this book because it had some of the most detailed characters and settings ever. It really makes you feel like your in an Brittannia of ages past. The only thing really to complain about is that the story is not complete, in only tells a few legends, but in great detail. For example, it does not have the story of The Lady in the Lake or how King Arthur dies. However, this does not detract from the book as a whole. It portrays wonderfully Lancelots passion for Guinever and his struggle to fight against it so he too can gaze upon the Holy Grail. Overall a great read.
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