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The Once and Future King
Book • 1959
T. H.
White's "The Once and Future King" is a retelling of the Arthurian legends.
The novel is known for its witty prose, insightful characterizations, and exploration of themes of power, morality, and the human condition.
It's a coming-of-age story that follows Arthur's journey from boyhood to kingship.
White's work blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, creating a rich and engaging narrative.
The book has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
White's "The Once and Future King" is a retelling of the Arthurian legends.
The novel is known for its witty prose, insightful characterizations, and exploration of themes of power, morality, and the human condition.
It's a coming-of-age story that follows Arthur's journey from boyhood to kingship.
White's work blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, creating a rich and engaging narrative.
The book has had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as a starting point for anyone in the audience unfamiliar with the Arthurian legend.

Francis Pedraza

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He Studied the Great Books and Built a $2 Billion Startup | Francis Pedraza
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and 

as a favorite Arthurian retelling.


Tom Holland


Dominic Sandbrook

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19. King Arthur
Mentioned as the author of 'The Once and Future King', a popular retelling of the Arthurian legend.

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King Arthur
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when looking up the phrase 'once and future'.

Catherine Edwards

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A Million Reasons to Raise the Minimum Wage
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, referencing Merlin's advice on combating sadness through learning.


Sophie Strand

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Ep. 162: The Flowering Wand - Rewilding the Sacred Masculine (feat. Sophie Strand)
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as his favorite book and a masterful exploration of moral tension.

Mark Fabian

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Wellbeing: It’s about wholeness, not happiness - with Dr Mark Fabian, author of Beyond Happy
Mentioned by Lewis Lapham when quoting Merlin talking to the young King Arthur.

Episode 1: Lewis H. Lapham, Part One
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as a book she read after her father's death, where Merlin advises Arthur to learn something when sad.

Marie Howe

[Unedited] Marie Howe with Krista Tippett
Mentioned by 

as part of his Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1461 - Will Smith’s Big Slap, And Joe Biden’s Big Slip
Recommended by 

as one of his favorites.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar
Mentioned by 

as the book for his Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1471 - Nationalism Makes A Comeback
Mentioned by 

as the book for his April book club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1479 - F**k Around And Find Out
Mentioned during a discussion about the book club.

Ep. 1478 - The Vindictive Hit Squad Of The Legacy Media
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as the book for this month's Third Thursday Book Club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1482 - Elon Musk Wants Free Speech, So He Must Be Racist
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for his book club.


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1483 - Joe Biden's Crashing Economy
Recommended by 

for the Third Thursday Book Club, described as the "grandpappy of all great fantasy novels."


Ben Shapiro

Ep. 1456 - Hunter’s Laptop Was Real, And Everybody Lied About It
Mentioned by Joanna Barron to warn about the imperial drift within the American Republic.

Mark Carney is the prime minister—he should stop acting like a president
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as a recent read, highlighting its shift in tone and themes.

Morgoth

s07e41 | England's Entropic Empire of Empathy, with Morgoth
Mentioned by Ronald, a listener, who intends to read it someday.

666 "Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | My Last Book with Lev Grossman
Mentioned by Matt when discussing his interest in Arthurian legends after watching Merlin.

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