Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur
A New Modern English Translation Based on the Winchester Manuscript
By Dorsey Armstrong | Publisher: Parlor Press
About the book
Dorsey Armstrong provides a new, Modern English translation of the MORTE DARTHUR that portrays the holistic and comprehensive unity of the text as a whole, as suggested by the structure of Caxton’s print, but that is based primarily on the Winchester Manuscript, which offers the most complete and accurate version of Malory’s narrative. This translation makes one of the most compelling and important texts in the Arthurian tradition easily accessible to everyone—from high school students to Arthurian scholars. In addition to the complete text, Armstrong includes an introduction that discusses Malory’s sources and the long-running debate surrounding the manuscript and print versions of the narrative. For ease of use, the text is keyed to both William Caxton’s print version and the manuscript version edited by Eugène Vinaver. A detailed index is also included.
Editions of Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781602351035
- EBook
- ISBN 9781602351059
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Dorsey Armstrong provides a new, Modern English translation of the MORTE DARTHUR that portrays the holistic and comprehensive unity of the text as a whole, as suggested by the structure of Caxton’s print, but that is based primarily on the Winchester Manuscript, which offers the most complete and accurate version of Malory’s narrative. This translation makes one of the most compelling and important texts in the Arthurian tradition easily accessible to everyone—from high school students to Arthurian scholars. In addition to the complete text, Armstrong includes an introduction that discusses Malory’s sources and the long-running debate surrounding the manuscript and print versions of the narrative. For ease of use, the text is keyed to both William Caxton’s print version and the manuscript version edited by Eugène Vinaver. A detailed index is also included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur about?
Dorsey Armstrong provides a new, Modern English translation of the MORTE DARTHUR that portrays the holistic and comprehensive unity of the text as a whole, as suggested by the structure of Caxton’s print, but that is based primarily on the Winchester Manuscript, which offers the most complete and accurate version of Malory’s narrative. This translation makes one of the most compelling and important texts in the Arthurian tradition easily accessible to everyone—from high school students to Arthurian scholars. In addition to the complete text, Armstrong includes an introduction that discusses Malory’s sources and the long-running debate surrounding the manuscript and print versions of the narrative. For ease of use, the text is keyed to both William Caxton’s print version and the manuscript version edited by Eugène Vinaver. A detailed index is also included.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur?
Fiction > Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
Where can I read a sample of Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781602351035
Is Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Renaissance and Medieval Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur?
Dorsey Armstrong
Who is the Publisher of the book Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur?
Parlor Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur is available as paperback(ISBN 9781602351035) and ebook(ISBN 9781602351059)