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| Original Title: | Lady of Avalon |
| ISBN: | 0788720392 (ISBN13: 9780788720390) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Avalon #3, Avalon: Chronological Order #5, Les Dames du lac #3 , more |
| Characters: | Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, Merlin, King Arthur |
| Setting: | United Kingdom |
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Paperback | Pages: 460 pages Rating: 3.9 | 15960 Users | 304 Reviews
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| Title | : | Lady of Avalon (Avalon #3) |
| Author | : | Marion Zimmer Bradley |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 460 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 1998 by Recorded Books LLC (first published 1982) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Mythology. Arthurian |
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Although Bradley set up much of Avalon and Britannia in The Mists of Avalon, the stories in Lady of Avalon actually take place beforehand, and Bradley spends the first third of the book describing Avalon as it was before it was closed off in mists, and Britannia before Christianity had really taken hold. Because there are actually three stories told within the context of one novel, Bradley must introduce the reader to the changes that have taken place over time at the beginning of each new tale. The book moves slowly, focusing much more on characters than on action. Bradley even introduces a puzzle aspect, asking the reader to try to determine which new character is the reincarnate from the first tale. This novel focuses partly on Goddess worship, giving preference to the female point of view, and as with The Mists of Avalon, has a feminist tone. However, she does not degrade men but instead acknowledges the importance of their roles in Avalon and Britannia. Avalon and Britannia are equally important settings, the politics of each affecting the other. Bradley puts a great deal of emphasis on rituals among the Priestesses and Druids in early British history, and the concept of ritual itself could be considered a character element. Although she does occasionally introduce humor and romance, Bradley instead instills a mood that varies from being bright, hopeful and positive to being sad and depressing, only to come back to hope again.Rating About Books Lady of Avalon (Avalon #3)
Ratings: 3.9 From 15960 Users | 304 ReviewsRate About Books Lady of Avalon (Avalon #3)
Definitely a satisfying read although the mother/daughter relationship irked me no end.I thought this would be the story of the Lady of Avalon, but it is much more than that. It is the story of the very essence of the legend of Avalon, not one Priestess but three of them, and of more than one incarnation of the mighty King that will come to save Britain. It is, like the previous book, a prequel to Arthur. The beliefs of the Druids and the worshippers of the Goddess come to life, the presence throughout centuries of the Faerie Queen who watches, and at times has a hand in history
I am really enjoying this series. It's great to see a classic tale from a different point of view. There are elements of several genres in this book: historical fiction, fantasy, and romance, making it appealing to many different kinds of readers. But what will really appeal to people is the superb story-telling and the realistic and complex characters. Totally lyrical, but told, as always, in a way that will draw you into not only the lives of the characters, but the larger sociological scape
Things heat up. The plot gets more intense. Gwenwyhfar is an illogical, self-righteous little twat. Her theology is so propagandized and not really actually reasoned. I keep getting mad and wondering why somebody doesnt just say, Youre a bigot. Why are you so afraid and hating? The Roman Christians violently invaded this land, came and started a war, murdered the original inhabits into submission, and then have the audacity to say our culture and religion is evil???? And the way she judges
This novel is about three women - Caillean, Dierna and Viviane. Caillean is the first Lady of Avalon, who will raise Gawen, the Sacred King. Dierna is the next Lady of Avalon who will serve during Roman and Breton political rising. Viviane, who follows her mother, Ana, serves as the Lady of Avalon during Saxon invasions. We follow their lives through their service as priestesses of Avalon; their joys, pains and rebirths. This novel is filled with the cycles of life. The reader follows characters
Judging from the other reviews I quickly looked though before I sat down to write my own, I think its safe to say that Im in the minority on this one.. Maybe Bradley is just not the author for me? By now Ive read 3 of her books and none of them have worked for me, so that is probably where the problem lies. I often find myself able to make excuses for a somewhat lackluster plot if I found the characters interesting, but with this book pretty much nothing worked for me.In Lady of Avalon we follow
The mist of Avalon was the first "grown up" book I ever read. It was recommended by my History teacher in middle school (more than 15 years ago). Since then, Bradley is one of my favorite authors. For some reason, I read The mist of Avalon several times before I learn there was a lot of books from the same universe. And when I found out about it, I start reading them but not in any order. This was the last one I had to read and I don't even know how to express my feelings.I just loved. The whole
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