Le Morte d'Arthur

American  

[luh mawrt dahr-ther] / lə ˈmɔrt ˈdɑr θər /

Or Le Morte Darthur

noun

1. a compilation and translation of French Arthurian romances by Sir Thomas Malory, printed by Caxton in 1485.

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Example Sentences

But it was not until the 15th and 16th Century that "Arthur Mania" reached its heights after William Caxton published Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2017

This blend of gravity and absurdity is true to the spirit of Le Morte d'Arthur.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2010

But Poulton admits that Malory has been particularly tricky to deal with: Le Morte d'Arthur is not only prolix, but elusive.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2010

Aubrey Beardsley's sharp, spikily articulate design for the frontispiece of Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur tells us.

From Time Magazine Archive

Adapted from "Stories from Le Morte d'Arthur and                     the Mabinogion," by Beatrice Clay   VII.

From Heroes Every Child Should Know by Mabie, Hamilton Wright