Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 2 continues the Arthurian saga with the quest for the Holy Grail, Lancelot and Guinevere's affair, and the events leading to Camelot's destruction. Through tales of spiritual quests, forbidden love, and gathering tragedy, Malory chronicles how Arthur's perfect kingdom falls apart. This second volume becomes both spiritual journey and tragic romance, proving that Malory understood how ideals crumble and that the Grail quest reveals who is truly pure.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Volume 2 contains the heart of the tragedy: the Grail quest that exposes the knights' flaws, Lancelot and Guinevere's love that dooms Camelot, and the gathering forces of destruction. This Penguin edition reminds us that Galahad achieves the Grail but dies, that Lancelot's love is both noble and destructive, and that Malory makes the fall inevitable.

DETAILS: • Author: Thomas Malory • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 30, 1970 • ISBN: 9780140430448 • Volume: 2 • Edition: Revised • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days