Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American illustrator and author best known for his captivating retellings of classic tales, particularly those steeped in adventure and folklore. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Pyle developed a passion for storytelling and art at an early age, eventually studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. His unique blend of vivid illustrations and engaging narratives helped to define children's literature in the early 20th century. Pyle's works often draw from history and mythology, inviting readers to journey into worlds filled with knights, pirates, and magical creatures.

Throughout his career, Pyle not only wrote and illustrated his own stories but also taught many aspiring artists and authors, leaving a lasting impact on the field. His most famous works, such as "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" and "The Story of King Arthur and His Knights," continue to enchant readers of all ages. As you explore the collection of Howard Pyle's works in this app, you'll discover the rich imagination and timeless themes that resonate even today, making his stories a delightful experience for anyone looking to escape into a world of adventure.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

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Robin Hood is the archetypal English folk hero; a courteous, pious and swashbuckling outlaw of the mediæval era who, in modern version…

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

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Masterful artist, illustrator, and storyteller Howard Pyle brings new life to the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table.…

Men of Iron

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Men of Iron by Howard Pyle is historical fiction that transports us back to the 1400's, a time of knighthood and chivalry. Myles Falworth is…

Otto of the Silver Hand

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The story of little Otto, a gentle, peace-loving child born into the heart of turmoil and strife in the castle of a feuding robber baron in …

The Wonder Clock

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"Four and twenty marvellous tales, one for each hour of the day," retold in a novel and entertaining manner by a master of the for…

Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates

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Swashbuckling tales of legendary pirates, buccaneers, and marooners, terrors of the Spanish Main.(Summary by Epistomolus)

The Garden Behind the Moon: A Real Story of the Moon Angel

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David goes on a journey to the moon-garden where everything is beautiful and where he also meets Phyllis who is not like the other children …

Rejected Of Men; A Story Of Today

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This is a setting of the story of Jesus as if it had occurred during early twentieth century America. The narrator's point of view is that o…

Twilight Land

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The room was all full of twilight; but there they sat, every one of them. I did not count them, but there were ever so many: Aladdin, and Al…

The Story of the Champions of the Round Table

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The second of four volumes of Pyles' retelling of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which tells the stories of Percival, Trist…

Pepper and Salt

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One must have a little pinch of seasoning in this dull, heavy life of ours; one should never look to have all the troubles, the labors, and …

Men of Iron (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)

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"The year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II—weak, wicked, and treacherous—…

Men of Iron (Version 3)

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Myles Falworth, son of a wrongfully outlawed lord, grows up amid the rough life of the dark ages. This book tells how he grows from an impul…