The Knights of Arthur
The Knights of Arthur is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and published in 1980. The story follows the adventures of a group of space explorers who discover an alien civilization that resembles medieval Europe, complete with knights, castles, and dragons. As they explore this strange new world, they must navigate political intrigue, romance, and danger in order to survive. The book is known for its imaginative world-building and fast-paced action sequences.
By Frederik Pohl · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure · 6 chapters · 18,444 words
First lines
_With one suitcase as his domain, Arthur was desperately in need of armed henchmen. for his keys to a kingdom were typewriter keys! _
There was three of us -- I mean if you count Arthur. We split up to avoid attracting attention. Engdahl just came in over the big bridge, but I had Arthur with me so I had to come the long way around.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederik Pohl
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure, Satire
- Length: 18,444 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 512 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and explores themes typical of science fiction.
- Dystopian — The narrative presents a society characterized by oppressive control and bleak conditions, common in dystopian literature.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and quests, with elements of action and exploration.
- Satire — The book uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and political structures.
Tags
science fiction · fantasy · Arthurian legend · knights · adventure · mythology · time travel · epic · heroism · quest · magic · medieval
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI