898 186998cb-b13c-4574-8f68-63898841f73d The Mists of Avalon Marion Zimmer Bradley calibre (2.83.0) [https://calibre-ebook.com] 1979-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 <div><p>A Literary Guild Featured Alternate<br>Here is the magical legend of King Arthur, vividly retold through the eyes and lives of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. A spellbinding novel, an extraordinary literary achievement, THE MISTS OF AVALON will stay with you for a long time to come....</p><h3>Amazon.com Review</h3><p>Even readers who don't normally enjoy Arthurian legends will love this version, a retelling from the point of view of the women behind the throne. Morgaine (more commonly known as Morgan Le Fay) and Gwenhwyfar (a Welsh spelling of Guinevere) struggle for power, using Arthur as a way to score points and promote their respective worldviews. <em>The Mists of Avalon</em>'s Camelot politics and intrigue take place at a time when Christianity is taking over the island-nation of Britain; Christianity vs. Faery, and God vs. Goddess are dominant themes. </p><p>Young and old alike will enjoy this magical Arthurian reinvention by science fiction and fantasy veteran Marion Zimmer Bradley. <em>--Bonnie Bouman</em></p><h3>Review</h3><p>"[A] monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends . . . Reading it is a deeply moving and at times uncanny experience. . . . An impressive achievement."<br>--The New York Times Book Review </p><p>"Marion Zimmer Bradley has brilliantly and innovatively turned the myth inside out. . . . add[ing] a whole new dimension to our mythic history."<br>--San Francisco Chronicle </p><p>"Gripping . . . Superbly realized . . . A worthy addition to almost a thousand years of Arthurian tradition."<br>--The Cleveland Plain Dealer </p><p><em>From the Hardcover edition.</em></p></div> Paw Prints 1439513341 94b43fbd-72dd-4d90-8256-d83030105e69 eng Science Fiction Fiction Romance Feminism Fantasy Classics Historical Arthurian romances Adult