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The Mists of Avalon
Bradley, Marion Zimmer
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1983
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In grey boards and black spine cloth with copper type. Sharp corners, clean interior and tight binding. Tiny split at top rear corner, otherwise, corners sharp, interior clean and binding solid. Jacket is price-clipped with several short tears to top of front panel and bottom rear corner, creasing to bottom of front panel & spine, bottom rear corner and front flap, and rubbing to head of spine. 6th Printing. Seller Inventory # LPB008449MB
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Synopsis: Retells the legend of Arthur as perceived by Viviane, the Lady of the Lake and high priestess of Avalon, Arthur's mother Igraine, his Christian wife Guinevere, and the sorceress Morgaine
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
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Mists of Avalon
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.