Henry Gilbert (1868–1937) was a British author known for retelling traditional English legends such as those of King Arthur and Robin Hood. His representative work, King Arthur's Knights, is aimed at children and young readers, shaping the adventures of the Round Table into a coherent and readable narrative. While keeping the main threads of the classic stories, it uses plain language and brisk plotting. Such retellings have helped keep the old English legends alive among general readers and younger generations. King Arthur's Knights has long served as an accessible introduction to Arthurian legend in the English-speaking world, giving it a measure of popular influence. Public information about his life and career is limited; what is chiefly known is his contribution to adapting and spreading traditional legends.
