The sword in the stone

by

311 pages

English language

Published Feb. 26, 1939 by G. P. Putnam's sons.

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4 stars (1 review)

When Merlyn the magician comes to tutor Sir Ector's sons Kay and the Wart, schoolwork suddenly becomes much more fun. After all, who wouldn't enjoy being turned into a fish, or a badger, or a snake? But Merlyn has very particular plans for the Wart. This is the children's story of King Arthur's childhood which was the basis for the still popular Disney cartoon of the same title.

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reviewed The Sword in the Stone (Collins Modern Classics) by T. H. White

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4 stars

Gorgeous prose from White, and with a shining review from Le Guin it didn't come as a surprise. There's quite a bit of coarse language used that would not fly today--the n-word is used once. A product of the time in which it was written, certainly, but if you can get past some of the language it is a very pleasant read, and well-paced.

Subjects

  • Arthur, King -- Fiction.
  • Knights and knighthood -- Fiction.
  • Arthurian romances -- Adaptations.
  • Kings and rulers -- Fiction.
  • Britons -- Fiction.