Arthur Rex : a legendary novel

by Thomas Berger

Paperback, 1979

Publication

Imprint: New York : Dell Publishing Company, Inc, 1979. Edition: First Delta printing, August 1979. Responsibility: Thomas Berger. Physical: Text : 1 volume : ix, 499 pages ; 19 cm.

Call number

Fiction / Berge

Barcode

BK-02702

ISBN

0316091464 / 9780316091466

Original publication date

1978

CSS Library Notes

Description: Thomas Berger's ninth novel, Arthur Rex, is based on his childhood memory of Sir Thomas Malory's Morte D'Arthur, expanded to encompass his own livelong and outlandish fantasies about King Arthur and his Round Table. -- from back cover

FY1992

Physical description

ix, 499 p.; 19 cm

Description

The Arthurian legend as it has never been told before . . . The myth of King Arthur has been told countless ways since the sixth century, always combining action, adventure, romance, and tragedy. In Arthur Rex, Thomas Berger updates the legend in irreverent fashion, forever changing King Arthur and his Round Table. In Berger's medieval England, the damsel in distress is never what she appears to be. Merlin is a wizard of a completely different stripe. Classic heroes and villains are vividly reimagined, breathing fresh life into a familiar story. Powerful, emotional, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, Arthur Rex is an unforgettable tribute to one of the most celebrated tales of all time.   This ebook features an all-new introduction by Thomas Berger, as well as an illustrated biography of the author including rare images and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member Jthierer
An interesting retelling of some of the Arthur legends, but it doesn't add anything new.
LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
I`m not a fan of this book. The glory that was `Little Big Man`doesn`t seem to shine again for Berger, and I`m sorry, but this bitter and jokey book was a great disappointment.

Rating

½ (56 ratings; 3.7)
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