Sir Thomas Malory
The Death of Arthur
(Le Morte d’Arthur)
Read by Philip Madoc
The glorious but tragic story of King Arthur and the Knights
of
the Round Table is one of the great legends of Western
civilization. Storytellers and poets down the centuries have returned
repeatedly to the universal themes of the Quest of the Holy Grail and the love
between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere.
Yet the first printed account, written by the 15th century
knight Sir Thomas Malory, remains unmatched. In words which speak as directly
to us today as they did to his own to his own period, he brings to life a rich
tale of heroism and ideals undermined by the poignancy of human emotions.
ABOUT THE READER
Philip Madoc was born in Wales and, after studying languages
at university, and a period as an interpreter, turned to drama.
His extensive theater work has encompassed many principal
Shakespearean roles, including Iago and Antony as well as 19th and 20th century
drama. His film and TV work is equally varied, including The Spy Who Came In
From The Cold, the BBC-TV’s Fortunes of War and, most recently, his own
detective series, A Mind To Kill. His distinct voice is regularly heard on
radio.
