The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights
from the Winchester MSS. of Thomas Malory and other sources
The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights is a 1611 historical fantasy and historical romance novel by John Steinbeck and Thomas Malory. The story is set in Camelot. It features Arthur King. It deals with adaptations, knights and knighthood, kings and rulers and britons.
63 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 43 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 364 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights
Steinbeck was interested in the Arthurian legends for all his life. This is a beautiful retelling of these stories, with deep psychological insight.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1977 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights?
The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights was written by John Steinbeck and Thomas Malory and first published in 1611.
What genre is The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
How long is The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights?
The median edition has 364 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The acts of King Arthur and his noble knights?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Last Enchantment, The Once and Future King and The Hollow Hills.
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