There is much wisdom in the Arthurian world. It ranges in kind from the earthy wisdom of challenging otherworldy figures like the Green Knight, Lady Ragnell and the Lady of the Lake, to the high wisdom of Merlin and the mysterious lore of the Grail. In this selection John Matthews, one of the foremost living Arthurian scholars, makes a selection of some of the best nuggets from this great gold-field of traditional lore and wisdom. The text is arranged according to themes: the wisdom of Merlin; at the Round Table; the chapel in the Green; the wisdom of the Grail; the passing of Arthur.