Quest for a King: Searching for the Real King Arthur

by Catherine M. Andronik

Surveys the legends surrounding King Arthur and examines the historical evidence behind them

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Arthurian

120 pages, Hardcover

First published September 22, 1989

About the author

Catherine M. Andronik is a library media specialist in a Connecticut high school. She has written nonfiction books for readers of all ages.

Reviews

[Erik Graff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this attractive hardcover up at the Springfield, Vermont recycling center along with a pile of other interesting titles, most of which I'm leaving with my hosts here.

Andronik is described as an high school library media specialist and, indeed, this survey of things Arthurian seems designed as a course at that level. As an introduction to the material it is well suited.

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Catherine Andronik concise book about the life and legends of King Arthur, is an interesting attempt to bring together most of the information from archeology and from the many legends that have been written over the centuries. I enjoyed this book and I feel that this book is best summarized by the author herself. "Arthur's real contribution cannot be touched or seen. His legacy is a kind of spirit of cooperstion and unity, of strength through right and honor, virtue and eace, rather than through warfare. When we think of Arthur today, we seldom remember his battles. We reemember those 20 years of peaceful security that he gave Britain, and the great deeds done in those years by his loyal knights. The The Arthur we know may be more literary than historical, but some of the world's richest literature is also part of that legacy of peace". It is a must read for all Arthur addicts.

[Grace Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Ghost Ryter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quest for a King is a slim little book, but though its pages are few, this is nothing short of fascinating. The author examines the historical evidence for a real King Arthur thoughtfully and, as far as I could tell, without inaccuracies. If you're interested in learning a bit more about the truth behind Arthurian Legends, I thoroughly recommend this!

[Lil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, loved how she brought the threads together and explained everything logically. The coolest part was that I can see the connection between this book and the movie King Arthur with Clive Owen.