Questions tagged [t-h-white]

Questions about the works or life of T.H. White (Terence Hanbury White, 1906–1964), an English novelist, best known for the Arthurian fantasy "The Sword in the Stone" (1938).

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What is the origin of the Aullay in "The Sword in the Stone"?

In T. H. White's novel, "The Sword in the Stone", he describes a mythical creature, the Aullay: [It was] as much bigger than an elephant as an elephant is larger than a sheep. It was a sort of ...
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Why did T.H. White name his hero Mr. White?

In The Elephant and the Kangaroo, T.H. White names his protagonist "Mr. White," with no first name ever given. There are several notable similarities between the author and his protagonist: ...
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