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“I am afraid for my Table. I am afraid of what is going to happen. I am afraid it was all wrong.’ ‘Nonsense.’ ‘When I started the Table, it was to stop anarchy. It was a channel for brute force, so that the people who had to use force could be made to do it in a useful way. But the whole thing was a mistake. No, don’t interrupt me. It was a mistake because the Table itself was founded on force. Right must be established by right: it can’t be established by Force Majeure. But that is what I have been trying to do. Now my sins are coming home to roost. Lancelot, I am afraid I have sown the whirlwind, and I shall reap the storm.”

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THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

T.H. White's novel is a richly woven tapestry of myth and legend, following the journey of Arthur, a young king, as he learns the true nature of leadership and the complexities of the world around him. The narrative intertwines the Arthurian legend with contemporary issues, offering a thought-provoking and timeless narrative. more

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