How two volumes of an Arthurian epic written by an Anglican priest became unlikely hits

NPR | By Davis Dunavin

Published November 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM EST

Malcolm Guite, author of two books of poetry about King Arthur, is an unlikely breakout poet in an age of anxiety and suspicion.

Davis Dunavin

Davis Dunavin loves telling stories, whether on the radio or around the campfire. He fell in love with sound-rich radio storytelling while working as an...

WRVO runs on listener support.

WRVO is now well into its second year without federal funding. Through it all, our mission has stayed the same: serving central and upstate New York with trusted journalism, vital local coverage, and the diverse programming that informs and connects our communities. Listeners like you are what keep journalists on the ground, asking the hard questions that matter to our region.

Stand with public media and make your gift today. You'll be supporting more than yourself. You'll be supporting everyone who depends on WRVO as a trusted resource and civic cornerstone in central and upstate New York.

Support WRVO now