Over the past couple of years, I've read dozens of novels about King Arthur. Some are traditional retellings of the story, but most are modern versions written in the past 60 years. In this video, I discuss 15 of the most memorable ones, including several I think are essential reads. Some of them might surprise you.
0:54 Where to Start?
3:20 What Makes Modern Retellings Different?
6:39 Arthur in Children's Literature
7:49 Arthur-Adjacent Retellings
9:51 Arthur-Focused Retellings
10:32 Recommended Traditional Retellings
22:45 Recommended Modern Retellings
23:40 Modern Fantasies
36:38 Modern Historical Fiction
51:28 Other Favorites
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