Book description
The Sword in the Stone: A Delightful Medieval Mess
Let's be honest - when you think of Arthurian legend, you probably picture chivalrous knights, noble quests, and serious medieval business. But T.H. White decided to take that whole thing and give it a good shake, resulting in something that's equal parts coming-of-age story and comedic masterpiece.
Our hero Wart (yes, Arthur before he became king) gets the royal treatment courtesy of his mentor Merlyn, who seems to have skipped a few classes at wizard school. Instead of just telling the boy about leadership, Merlyn transforms him into various woodland creatures for "hands-on learning." Because nothing says "royal education" like seeing the world through a hawk's eyes or slithering around as a snake. It's like the most elaborate nature documentary ever conceived, except the narrator keeps forgetting which century he's supposed to be in.
White's genius lies in making ancient wisdom feel fresh and thoroughly entertaining. The humor sneaks up on you when you're not expecting it, and suddenly you're grinning at a badger's lecture on governance or chuckling at King Pellinore's delightfully absent-minded questing. The characters feel lived-in rather than legendary, which makes their eventual destinies all the more poignant.
The audiobook format really brings White's wit to life - his prose sings when spoken aloud, and the narrative voice can shift seamlessly from whimsical to weighty as the story demands. This isn't your typical fairy tale retelling; it's more like someone took the framework of legend and filled it with genuine heart, humor, and a healthy dose of anachronistic charm.
Perfect for anyone who enjoys their medieval education served with a side of sarcasm.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience