Another notable change was the omission of the witch, Madam Mim and her wizard duel with Merlyn from "The Sword in the Stone" (which can still be found in the original version still in print and the Disney film). The biggest change was probably to the second part, which was substantially altered and given a new title, the original version had been entitled The Witch in the Wood. The first three parts were published separately first, and revised to a greater or lesser extent for the collected edition. The Candle in the Wind, telling of the downfall of Arthur and his kingdom, concluding with a bit appearance by Thomas Malory, still a squire, whom Arthur sends off to remember their story.The Ill-Made Knight, focuses on Sir Lancelot as he begins to fall in love with the Queen, while championing Arthur's vision of a better world.The Queen of Air and Darkness, covers the early part of Arthur's reign, the founding of the Knights of the Round Table, and introduces Morgause, the mother of Arthur's nemesis Mordred.The Sword in the Stone, covering Arthur's childhood, the lessons he was taught by Merlyn (in which he transforms him into animals in order to give him a different perspective on the world), how he was discovered and crowned King of England.It was originally published as separate books from 1938 to 1941 and collected in one volume in 1958. It is considered one of the best of its kind, heavily inspired by Le Morte D Arthur. The Once and Future King is a retelling by T.
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