If so, could you mention your favorite book, or movie about it. My favorite book is the Mists of Avalon, by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and though there's a movie based upon it, I prefered the one named "Merlin", starring Sam Neil.
2006-11-24 16:14:09 · 12 answers · asked by Abbey Road 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I too thoroughly enjoyed the film with Sam Neil. Years ago i read all the Mary Stewart books, The Merlin Trilogy, comprised of The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills and The Last Enchantment. Or if you prefer to call it the Arthurian Saga, you can then include the last book, The Wicked Day.
2006-11-24 16:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by diamondboa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definition of myth: a short allegorical narrative making a ethical factor, traditionally via ability of animal characters who talk and act like human beings. Definition of Legend: a general historic tale (or determination of suitable memories) popularly recognized as real yet many times containing a mix of certainty and fiction. because of the fact the knights in the around table memories weren't talking foxes or roosters or some such element, i've got self assurance the King Arthur memories are Legend.
2016-10-17 12:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will love The Dragon and the Unicorn!
Also check out Roger Zelazny the NIne princes in Amber series!
From Publishers Weekly:
Overuse of Arthurian materials in current genre fantasy would pose a challenge for any novelist, but Attanasio develops a noteworthy, unique cosmology. Known for science fiction (Radix) as well as for the Arthurian (Kingdom of the Grail), he combines the Round Table and black holes, gods and alternate time lines, to produce a world full of both mythology and history, reworking familiar elements in new ways. Rich thematically as well, the story presents inevitable cycles of pain, death, learning and redemption as Ygrane, Uther, Morgeu the Fey and Merlinus, joined by various pagans and Christians, fight for the soul of their land. Unfortunately, the complexities often require too much explanation, slowing the narrative, especially in the beginning. Even the peculiar spelling of Arthor's name requires some elucidation (Aquila Regalis Thor). Still, sophisticated commentary on Arthurian history and legend and religious and philosophical speculation, make this sometimes difficult read rewarding.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
2006-11-24 16:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by goodnevili 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jack Whyte Camulod Chronicles as someone pointed out are great. Also check out Bernard Cornwell's The Winter King, Enemy of God and Excalibur. Its a great 3-volume set - a lot shorter than Whyte's 8 volumes!! But both are among the best I've read.
2006-11-24 16:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Once and Future King is my favorite King Arthur book. As far as movies go...well they all fall a little short! I'm still waiting for a favorite to come out.
2006-11-24 16:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by MelanieVee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crystal Cave. Wonderful book.
2006-11-24 16:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love this whole genre...and since I am a romantic sap I love "First Knight" with Sean Connery (King A) Julia Ormand (Lady G) and Richard Gere (Sir Lance) My dog's (a welsh corgi) name is Merlin! He was a very crafty puppy!
2006-11-24 16:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a series called the Camulod Chronicles by Jack Whyte and they are the best.
2006-11-24 16:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by chimera725 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to read Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur
2006-11-24 16:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should read the original arthur sories in a book by sir mallory. it's really awesome to see where it all began.
2006-11-24 16:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋