For centuries, the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable have inspired writers and artists, creating a web of fascinating tales. In this diverse collection, John Matthews includes the little known tales of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight; Morien, a Moorish warrior seeking his father; and an account of how Gawain became Emperor of Rome. A lifelong Tolkien illustrator, John Howe contributes 15 full-color paintings and 25 pencil drawings to this edition, and Neil Gaiman has penned an enthusiastic foreword.