Morte Arthure

"Morte Arthure", also known as "The Death of Arthur", is a Middle English alliterative poem that recounts the legendary King Arthur's military campaigns and ultimate demise. Written anonymously, the poem blends historical elements with Arthurian romance, presenting a compelling narrative of chivalry, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of war.

This epic poem vividly depicts Arthur's battles across Europe, his confrontation with the Roman Emperor Lucius, and the treachery of Mordred, which leads to the final, fateful battle at Camlann. "Morte Arthure" stands as a significant work of medieval literature, offering valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of the time. Its enduring appeal lies in its dramatic storytelling, heroic themes, and exploration of the complexities of honor and destiny.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.