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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780345350497 ISBN: 0345350499 Label: Ballantine Books Manufacturer: Ballantine Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 912 Publication Date: 1982 Publisher: Ballantine Books Release Date: May 12, 1987 Studio: Ballantine Books Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: 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. The Mists of Avalon'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. Young and old alike will enjoy this magical Arthurian reinvention by science fiction and fantasy veteran Marion Zimmer Bradley. --Bonnie Bouman Product Description: A Literary Guild Featured Alternate 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.... Average Rating:
 Rating:  - My Favorite Book EverMists of Avalon is my favorite book hands down. I have read it about 10 or so times and every time I read it, it is just as interesting and ensnaring as the first time I picked it up. I like to think of it as Lord of The Rings meets Harry Potter. I find this book has just the right level of language so that it is not overbearing but it also satisfies an adult. The book is easy to read and there is plenty of it. My favorite part is the constant conflict between man and woman, god and goddess ... Read More Rating: - One of my very favorite booksI rarely read books more than once, but have read this multiple times. I love the story. i love the twist of the story and the feminist aspect. it is a very long book but it doesn't seem so when you are reading it. It holds your attention very well and is mesmerizing. It is my favorite in the series. This is definitely a classic book and a must read for young women. Rating: - Favorite Book - By Far!The writing of Marion Zimmer Bradley is beautiful. It stimulates your mind while you're reading and pulls you deep into the story. This is by far my favorite version of the story of King Arther, and it is the best tale I have found regarding Morgaine and the island of Avalon. I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who would like a stimulating read that allows you to lose yourself in a story that will inspire you to look into the legend further. Rating: - A MasterpieceThis is one of the most beautifully written and crafted books I have ever read. The characters are so real you feel as if you know them, the narrative so well woven that you want to read the whole novel in one sitting. I was sad when I finished it because I didn't want it to end. From start to finish, an incredibly moving, enchanting masterpiece. There is nothing I can say that would praise this book highly enough. Rating:  - Inspiring & enthralling fantasyThis is one of the books I read many years ago, that inspired me to read more about my Pagan cultural background. It is a gritty tale, in the tradition of the dark & at times disturbing style of our own ancestral myths. It is well written, and like all good fantasy, draws the reader into a world of intrigue and endless possibility. It also offers a sympathetic view of Pagan spirituality. As long as you avoid taking this as anything more than inspirational fantasy, it is ... Read More 
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