Knights

by Julek Heller, Deirdre Headon

A collection of stories about the knights of the Middle Ages draws upon Arthurian and European legends. Full color illustrations throughout.

Genres: History, Arthurian, Mythology, Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Medieval

190 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Barbi Faye (The Book Fae) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brave and chivalrous, this book explores popular and enduring stories and full color pictures of knights of the Middle Ages, and draws upon Arthurian and European legends. The knights that are featured in depth in paintings in full and double page spreads and text are; Arthur, Sigfried, Parzifal, The Cid, Roland, Sir Gawain, Sir Gareth, Sir Tristam, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, and Lohengrin. It also shows examples of medieval life; the swordsmith's, squires, the castle, falconry, courtly love, and tournaments.
The epic art, the talented artists that have created this luxurious book is so good as to not be believed. This art is why I love fantasy so much, is why medieval sings to me. The tales and text are full and encompassing, a solid four and a half star read. I loved it.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geared mostly for YA, Knights presents stories intermixed with details about actual medieval knight hood. The stories are either Arthurian or Germanic. It's not a bad book, but there are better ones out there.

[Jaide · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations were GORGEOUS, but everything else…

It was actually a painful read. I dunno, it just rubbed me the wrong way and left a sour taste in my mouth. The writing itself wasn’t bad, but it just makes sure to retell the *worst* possible versions of the Arthurian legends, complete with magical molestation. The author also relishes in pointing out the stupidity, hypocrisy and vile deeds of historical knights. So, not a whole lot of inspiring in here.

The whole time I found myself wishing I was reading Howard Pyle, or Bulfinch’s “Age of Chivalry” instead.

[Chris Gilbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of several of these sorts of art books that I think followed on (not necessarily officially) from Alan Lee and Brian Froud’s excellent ‘Faeries’. Nothing amazing, but I like to have these as a kind of reference book. The illustrations are good but not out of this world. I’d not read much if anything before about non-Arthurian tales like ‘El Cid’, so that was nice, plus there are some interesting interludes where they go into more of a historical look at aspects of a knight’s life.

[Maksim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice short introduction of medieval knights and the myths surrounding them

[Rick Vickers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book details many stories of the Nights of the Round Table, with some information about a Knights life style

[Hunter Camp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice book. Used for reference. Good general information on what knights used and stories of some of the more popular knights from lore and legend.

[Jason Waltz · Rating 4 out of 5]

took a bit to finish this one, but that's not due to the book--I began by reading this aloud to my daughters but with one thing or another I didn't finish it till now.

enjoyable, beautiful, worth a look-see, especially if you plan on reading it with the kids. a nicely compiled collection of abbreviated legendary tales of knights and nonfiction knightly stuff. from Siegfried to George to Cid, with colored art throughout, and b&w sketchings of things like sword and armor parts. some myths are simplified a bit too much imho, but the collective works very well to introduce new or even encourage existing fans of chivalry, swords, knights, Arthur. I liked it, but it barely doesn't make the Keeper cut in my newly consolidating library.

[Mike (the Paladin) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This isn't a bad book. If you're looking for a book with short versions of most of the well known "Knight Stories" this is it. Galahad, or Tristam, Parzifal, or Siegfried...You'll also fine Saint George and The Cid. It's a pretty good book and a nice read. Have fun.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good kids' book

[Bookreeper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice detailed book with beautiful illustrations and a good collection of mythical medieval stories.
See the book here:
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