Arthur Quote by H. A. Guerber
“The cold hand of history, which is for ever robbing us of some of our oldest and best cherished stories, points rigidly to the fact that no such person as King Arthur ever presided over a Round Table. Be this as it may, romance still hugs her heroes to her heart as possessions to be not willingly let die.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tales of the Celtic Heroes by H. A. Guerber, 1905
Historical evidence shows King Arthur likely never existed, yet the romantic myth endures, preserving cultural values and ideals.
In simple terms: The myth of King Arthur is probably fictional, but its story still matters.
Key Takeaway
Value the lessons stories teach, even if they’re not factual.
Themes
myth
culture
romance
heritage
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
historical
cultural
When to use this quote
- education
- literature classes
- storytelling events
- heritage tourism
- personal inspiration
Key Concepts
historical skepticism
narrative power
cultural identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you find in the Arthur legend?
- How can we honor cultural myths while acknowledging their fiction?
A Different Perspective
Myths can oversimplify complex histories and exclude alternative perspectives.
