Le Morte D'Arthur

Step into the legendary world of chivalry and adventure with Thomas Malory's masterpiece, Le Morte D'Arthur. This timeless tale of knights, quests, and honor has captivated readers for centuries, and now it awaits your discovery.

A Monumental Cornerstone of Medieval Literature

Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur stands as a monumental cornerstone of medieval literature, weaving together the chivalric ideals and mythic grandeur that have shaped the Western literary tradition. This is the defining text of Arthurian legendry that has influenced generations of writers from the Renaissance to the present day.

Epic Tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

In this new edition, readers encounter the epic tales of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. Explore timeless themes of:

• Honour
• Loyalty
• Destiny

As a defining text of the British people and their diaspora, Le Morte d’Arthur binds communities across oceans and centuries.

Imperium Press Edition Features

The Imperium Press edition includes:

• Extensive scholarly annotations parsing each of Malory’s obscure word choices
• A bridge between the medieval world and our own, ensuring the timeless relevance of:
  • The quest for the Grail
  • Camelot’s shining promise
  • The tragic fall of Arthurian Britain

This definitive edition ensures that these epic tales remain profoundly relevant for all time.

Part of Imperium Press’ Western Canon Series

The Western Canon’s value is self-evident, but its status has been under threat since the middle of the 20th century. Feminists, Marxists, intersectionalists, and others have challenged the Canon’s existence by:

• Refusing to observe its traditional boundaries
• Inviting second- and third-rate material
• Intentionally misreading the Canon, deconstructing it, and searching for incoherence where men have only ever found genius

Imperium Press’ Western Canon series reclaims the Canon from forces hostile to it. This series offers:

• Definitive versions of these works
• Supplementary material placing them at the center of our aesthetic, intellectual, and spiritual life—where they belong