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TITLE: The Book of Arthur Lost Tales from the Round Table AUTHOR:John Matthews PUBLISHER: Konecky & Konecky ISBN: 1568524986 Pgs. 416 The Book of Arthur Lost Tales from the Round Table, collected and retold by John Matthews. Nice hard back book with Dust Jacket. Before the elaborate tales of chivalry and romance with the epic of King Arthur remains associated, there were other tales, by turns brutal, dark and amusing. These stories were told by wandering Celtic bards and presented an altogether more savage figure than the familiar high king with his round table of noble knights. The fullest selection of Arthurian myths available in English An introductory essay, placing the tales within the context of sixth century Britain and the Celtic storytelling tradition. Full notes and sources for each tale.