The Once and Future King Novel by T. H. Whitepremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover local premium copy Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Language English Pages amount 803 Summary The Once and Future King tells the story of the title character King Arthur from his birth until his death. In The Sword in the Stone, Arthur is known by the nickname Wart. He learns from the wizard Merlyn how to rule, and each of these lessons follows him throughout the rest of his rule.