Malcolm Guite is in the midst of writing a four-book collection of epic poetry centered around the tales of King Arthur. The Coming of Arthur, the second book in the series, was released this past week, and it starts by recounting the story of the birth of King Arthur. Arthur’s lineage is of utmost importance to the direction of Camelot and Malcolm introduces some brilliant twists to the usual tale.
In this episode, I read portions about the parentage and birth of King Arthur and tie Malcom’s lively retelling to works by Homer, Hesiod, and Aeschylus.
Show Notes:
Books Referenced:
The Oresteia by Aeschylus
The Iliad by Homer
Theogony by Hesiod
Means of Ascent by Robert Caro
Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory
