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The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley (2000, Hardcover, Reissue)
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Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: 2000-11-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0345441184
ISBN-13: 9780345441188
Product ID: EPID1749449
Description: This lyrical interpretation of Arthurian legend is narrated by two women--Igraine, Arthur's mother, and her daughter, Morgaine le Fay. Bradley weaves issues of religious intolerance, morality, and feminism within a compelling tale that b...
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IncredibleReview created: 10/11/09
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This is one of the best stories written of the Legend of King Arthur. It is written from a female perspective. The female characters take on leading roles in the book and the men are portrayed as secondary characters. It is the story of the women within the legend of King Arthur.
The book portrays the two main female characters as strong women who are conflicted by their given roles in society. Morgaine (aka Morgan Le Faye) is priestess driven by love for her brother and her destiny to be high priestess of Avalon. Gwenhwyfar is portrayed as a woman seeking comfort, security, and autonomy to love who she wants. She suffers from depression and phobias. She is torn between her love for Arthur and Lancelot.
This book also illustrates the battle between Christianity and Paganism-politically and individually Morgaine is a pagan and is seen as the “old ways” along with Merlin. Gwenhwyfar is a Christian and tries to convert Arthur to a Christian. Arthur struggles with the two religions.
Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar are the complete opposites of each other. Tensions occur between the two in the book. Their views on religion and love for Arthur seem to cause the most of the conflicts.
In the traditional tale of King Arthur these two women are portrayed in negative images. Morgaine as an evil enchantress and Gwenhwyfar as a seducer/adulteress. This book is written with a refreshing view behind the King Arthur Legend. It is the real truth behind the tale/legend.
The book portrays the two main female characters as strong women who are conflicted by their given roles in society. Morgaine (aka Morgan Le Faye) is priestess driven by love for her brother and her destiny to be high priestess of Avalon. Gwenhwyfar is portrayed as a woman seeking comfort, security, and autonomy to love who she wants. She suffers from depression and phobias. She is torn between her love for Arthur and Lancelot.
This book also illustrates the battle between Christianity and Paganism-politically and individually Morgaine is a pagan and is seen as the “old ways” along with Merlin. Gwenhwyfar is a Christian and tries to convert Arthur to a Christian. Arthur struggles with the two religions.
Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar are the complete opposites of each other. Tensions occur between the two in the book. Their views on religion and love for Arthur seem to cause the most of the conflicts.
In the traditional tale of King Arthur these two women are portrayed in negative images. Morgaine as an evil enchantress and Gwenhwyfar as a seducer/adulteress. This book is written with a refreshing view behind the King Arthur Legend. It is the real truth behind the tale/legend.
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) This is one of my favorite books. It tells the tale of King Arthur from the point of view of the women involved. Reminding us that in most of all historical events the women are left out, or made out to be wicked, when in fact this may not be the truth. I find it sad that the roles of Women have been erased from history by the men who controlled the times. Perhaps someday the world will see what truth lies in the untold versions of a tale.
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