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Essay / The Legend of King Arthur Pendragon - 703
What begins as a story intended to intrigue its audience quickly evolves into a true legend known throughout the world, reaching almost every inch and crevice in sight. The story of King Arthur Pendragon takes many forms, but nevertheless remains true to certain aspects of his origin. We seek to explain Arthur's story in books, through voice and, in the contemporary world, through film. Although some tell a story, it is interesting to also learn the recorded history and the parallels found in each that make Arthur Pendragon and his Knights of the Round Table such unique aspects to watch. The documentaries The Legend of King Arthur directed by Sylvain White and King Arthur: His Life and Legends directed by Sue Hayes both depict such intriguing points in Arthur's life that fascinate the curiosity of its audience in many ways. To be more descriptive, these two documentaries offer a vast knowledge of the once and future king, explaining his adventures of combat, honor, love and bravery through art, reenactments, landscapes, music, interviews and visually interesting aspects....