The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Children’s Signature Clothbound Classics series.

Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail--all originating from Arthurian legend--have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building.

This Children’s Signature Clothbound Classics edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is the only widely available edition of Howard Pyle’s version, which was written specifically for children.

Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American author and illustrator. In 1900, he founded his own art school in Delaware, named the Howard Pyle School of Illustration Art. Some of his best-known works are The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood and The Story of King Arthur and His Knights.