ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -He was a warrior, a knight and a king who killed giants, witches and monsters and led a band of heroes on many daring adventures. He is known for his Knights of the Round Table and for uniting the peoples of his land. Even though his end was tragic, he is still known and celebrated all over the world today.

Detailed explanation-2: -King Arthur is a legendary British king who appears in a series of stories and medieval romances as the leader of a knightly fellowship called the Round Table.

Detailed explanation-3: -Then, in the mid-15th century, Sir Thomas Malory penned arguably the most famous version of the Arthur legend while he was in prison. Le Morte d’Arthur has influenced Arthurian literature since it was published by William Caxton in 1485.

Detailed explanation-4: -When King Arthur discovered his son’s betrayal, he went home to reclaim his throne. While in battle with his son Mordred, King Arthur died and Mordred was also fatally wounded. After his death, King Arthur’s body was sent on a boat down the Isle of Avalon, never to be seen again.

Detailed explanation-5: -In many ways, the myth of Arthur created medieval civilisation. It also helped create Britain as we know it. The British may have invented Arthur, but Arthur in turn legitimated the idea of Britain as a great nation.