britons

Contains the unabridged text of the drama about King Lear and his three daughters; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Introduces children to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, describing where the legend originated and why it has become so popular.

The fourth installment in Whyte's retelling of the Arthurian legend follows the efforts of Caius Merlyn Britannicus as he attempts to prepare the young Arthur for his role as king and continues to keep the colony of Camulod healthy and thriving. Merlyn also notices that new people, Angles and Saxons, are beginning to colonize Britain and he worries about the future of the Roman-Britons.

A comprehensive guide to all manifestations of the Arthurian legends that provides information on their origins in medieval literature, modern interpretations in literature, art, film, and popular culture, and the influence of Malory, the Grail legend, and the stories of Sir Gawain, Merlin, and Tristan and Isolt, with an overview of all works related to the legend.

An updated edition of William Shakespeare's play "Cymbeline" that includes modern spelling and punctuation, scene-by-scene summaries, explanatory notes, translations of Shakespearean language, and additional resources to help students better understand the play.

A re-creation of the Arthurian legend following the clash between Christianity and paganism that led to the demise of Camelot.

Relates the tale of Mordred, bastard son of King Arthur, who was prophesied by Merlin to be the doom of King Arthur.