The Sword in the Stone
by T. H. White
Growing up in a colorful world inhabited by armored knights and just curses, hostile monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the gentleman's code. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, a great magician with whom life moves backwards, the future king becomes an expert in falconry, chivalry, hunting and sword play. He transforms himself into different animals as his wonderful former trainer so he can experience life from every angle. By every possible means, by every conceivable way, he is ready for the day when he is destined to draw a magnificent sword from a magic stone alone among the English and become king of England. The first book in the collection is "Once and the future king" .
