The Story of Merlin - (Lancelot-Grail: The Old French Arthurian Vulgate and Post-Vulgate in Translation) by Norris J Lacy (Paperback)
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- The Story of Merlin depicts the role of the seer Merlin in the conception and birth of Arthur, who is to rescue Britain from the Saxons and establish an ideal kingdom.
- Author(s): Norris J Lacy
- 512 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Medieval
- Series Name: Lancelot-Grail: The Old French Arthurian Vulgate and Post-Vulgate in Translation
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Originally published in 5 vols.: New York: Garland, 1992-1996.Book Synopsis
The Story of Merlin depicts the role of the seer Merlin in the conception and birth of Arthur, who is to rescue Britain from the Saxons and establish an ideal kingdom. It follows Arthur's career as he is designated king bythe magical sign of the Sword in the Stone, triumphs over his rebellious barons and drives out the Saxons. With his marriage to Guinevere, he acquires the Round Table, and sets up the famous order of knighthood which is at the centre of his power.The Merlin was written after the last three romances of the Vulgate Cycle were already complete, and serves as a prologue to the history of Arthur, just as the History of the Holy Grail is theprologue to the adventures of the Grail.
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Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Lancelot-Grail: The Old French Arthurian Vulgate and Post-Vulgate in Translation
Sub-Genre: Medieval
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 512
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Format: Paperback
Author: Norris J Lacy
Language: English
Street Date: March 31, 2010
TCIN: 92961960
UPC: 9781843842347
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-8946
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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