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Synopsis
**Le Morte d'Arthur** (originally spelled **Le Morte Darthur**, ungrammatical Middle French for "The Death of Arthur") is a 15th-century Middle English prose reworking by Sir Thomas Malory of tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table—along with their respective folklore. In order to tell a "complete" story of Arthur from his conception to his death, Malory compiled, rearranged, interpreted and modified material from various French and English sources. Today, this is one of the best-known works of Arthurian literature. Many authors since the 19th-century revival of the legend have used Malory as their principal source. (Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morte_d%27Arthur))
Is Le Morte Darthur appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Medieval Arthurian epic with battles featuring sword violence and death, courtly love including adultery (Lancelot and Guinevere), and themes of betrayal. No graphic detail but tragic deaths of major characters.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of a loved one, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the legendary knights, quests for the Holy Grail, magical elements with Merlin, and epic battles for honor and kingdom.