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The Once and Future King is a novel by T. H. White that was first published in 1958
. Divided into four parts, it traces the evolution of the young Arthur from a reluctant, befuddled boy tutored by Merlin to a wise and just king. As he grapples with love, war, and the burdens of leadership, Arthur's story becomes an exploration of power, morality, and the enduring struggle for a utopian society. The Once and Future King has been adapted for the screen several times, most notably as the Disney film The Sword in the Stone in 1963.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of King Arthur, and explanations of important quotes from The Once and Future King.
