Le Morte d’Arthur
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All Themes Honor and Chivalry Jealousy, Competition, and Revenge Trickery and Mistaken Identity Journeys and Quests Women: Weakness and Power
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Le Morte d’Arthur

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Sir Thomas Malory

Le Morte d’Arthur Literary Devices

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