Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Merlin and The Book of Sir Balin from Malory's King Arthur with Caxton's Preface is a collection of two medieval tales compiled by the English author Thomas Malory. The first tale, The Book of Merlin, tells the story of the wizard Merlin and his attempts to prevent the downfall of King Arthur and his kingdom, Camelot. The second tale, The Book of Sir Balin, follows the adventures of the knight Sir Balin as he embarks on a quest to avenge his family's honor. The book also includes Caxton's Preface, which was written by William Caxton, the first English printer. This preface provides historical context and background information about the tales, as well as an explanation of how they were compiled and translated. Overall, The Book of Merlin and The Book of Sir Balin from Malory's King Arthur with Caxton's Preface is a fascinating glimpse into medieval literature and the legends of King Arthur and his knights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
