The Once and Future King
T.H. White · 1958 · Novel
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It provides a profound and often melancholic examination of the inherent flaws in human nature that inevitably corrupt even the noblest of ideals, like Arthur's chivalric code.
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This tetralogy retells the legend of King Arthur, tracing his life from childhood to his tragic end, focusing on his efforts to establish a just society based on chivalry and might-for-right. It delves into the psychological motivations and moral failings of the characters, leading to the eventual collapse of Camelot.
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