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Reading order

The Once and Future King reading order

T. H. White

  1. The Sword in the Stone1938
  2. The Ill-Made Knight1940
7.97.9 / 10
92 ratings
Score
2 volumes
Volumes
1938–1940
Published
about 11 h
Reading time
Completed
Status
Fantasy
Genre

Quick answer

The Sword in the Stone
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Publication order

2 volumes1938–1940Completed

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Every volume in order

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  1. The Sword in the Stone
    The Sword in the Stone1938 · 92 ratings · Filmed 1963Start here
    7.97.9 / 10
  2. The Ill-Made Knight
    The Ill-Made Knight1940 · 1 rating · Not ranked yet
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Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which The Once and Future King book is the longest?

“The Ill-Made Knight” is the longest at 291 pages; the shortest is “The Sword in the Stone” with 288 pages.