| Merlin: The Prophet and His History Contributor(s): Ashe, Geoffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750941502 ISBN-13: 9780750941501 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.22 |
| LCCN: 2009291093 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.50 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Geoffrey Ashe's book on this legendary figure offers a succession of surprises. The Merlin of legend was born to be a magician. He was 'immaculately' conceived and was able to interpret dreams and utter prophecies. Even his fate was imbued with magic. Like Arthur, he acquired immortality and sleeps on Bardsey Island, in a subterranean chamber with nine companions. Ashe reveals the man behind the myth, establishing beyond doubt the historicity of a Welsh prophet called Myrddin Emrys. Despite his 'supernatural' status it is Merlin, of all the great characters of the Arthurian world, who has the strongest claim to have existed. |