The Knights' Tales
by Gerald Morris
The Knights' tales are a continuation of the Squire's Tales, a humorous retelling of the arthurian legends, but from the perspective of different knights and in a shorter, lighter tone than the previous series.
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great
Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Of these worthy knights, there was never one so fearless, so chivalrous, so honorable, so…shiny as the dashing Sir Lancelot, who was quite good at defending the helpless and protecting the weak, just as long as he’d had his afternoon nap.
The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short
Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur held court with his gallant Knights of the Round Table.
Poor Givret, who is easily the shortest man at court, bears the brunt of their jokes.
But what he lacks in stature, Givret makes up for in brains--and before he knows it, his quick thinking has landed him a place at the famous Round Table!
The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True
The laugh-out-loud tale of King Arthur’s most celebrated knight, and nephew, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
The Adventures of Sir Balin the Ill-Fated
Many years ago the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Though most of King Arthur’s knights freely chose a life of duty, for Sir Balin the Ill-Fated, destiny was foretold in a prophesy. And seriously, "ill-fated" is right there in his title, so Balin’s not surprised when things go sour. Still, no matter how dire the task, a loyal and gallant knight never refuses adventure!