The Death of King Arthur: A New Verse Translation (Hardcover) by Simon Armitage

from Ma_Washigeri

Fabulous poetry - both the original (quite a lot is understandable when read next to the translation) and the new verse translation. However the subject matter is not terribly interesting..... basically it is a propaganda exercise at a time when the English had been gradually losing control of th...

from Ma_Washigeri

Fabulous poetry - both the original (quite a lot is understandable when read next to the translation) and the new verse translation. However the subject matter is not terribly interesting..... basically it is a propaganda exercise at a time when the English had been gradually losing control of th...

from Swan-in-the-Hoop

Wonderfully amazing. This is a delightful read; the original language and the translation are presented simultaneously, allowing parallel comparison. This allows the original to come through as vibrant and alive. Well done.

from SirLanval12572

This is an oustanding new translation of the so-called Alliterative Morte De Arthur, one of the bedrocks of Arthurian lore. The narrative flows beautifully and features some of the grandest, most spectacular medieval battles ever penned. The price is more than reasonable as well, even for the har...

from Swan-in-the-Hoop

Wonderfully amazing. This is a delightful read; the original language and the translation are presented simultaneously, allowing parallel comparison. This allows the original to come through as vibrant and alive. Well done.