Sir Thomas MaloryThe Death of Arthur(Le Morte d’Arthur)Read by Philip Madoc The glorious but tragic story of King Arthur and the Knightsof the Round Table is one of the great legends of Westerncivilization. Storytellers and poets down the centuries have returnedrepeatedly to the universal themes of the Quest of the Holy Grail and the lovebetween Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Yet the first printed account, written by the 15th centuryknight Sir Thomas Malory, remains unmatched. In words which speak as directlyto us today as they did to his own to his own period, he brings to life a richtale of heroism and ideals undermined by the poignancy of human emotions. ABOUT THE READER Philip Madoc was born in Wales and, after studying languagesat university, and a period as an interpreter, turned to drama. His extensive theater work has encompassed many principalShakespearean roles, including Iago and Antony as well as 19th and 20th centurydrama. His film and TV work is equally varied, including The Spy Who Came InFrom The Cold, the BBC-TV’s Fortunes of War and, most recently, his owndetective series, A Mind To Kill. His distinct voice is regularly heard onradio.