I would call this a masterpiece. A truly magnificent examination of the human condition, using various other species for comparison.

Disney’s The Sword in the Stone trivialises this.

TH White was a conscientious objector during WW2, when much of this was written, and it comes across clearly in parts.

Also I’m a huge fan of the legend of King Arthur.

I first read this book 40 years ago, and enjoyed it even more this time.