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The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley: Exploring the Arthurian Classic

"The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley is a landmark 1982 historical fantasy novel that retells the Arthurian legend from the perspective of its female characters, primarily Morgan le Fay. The novel examines the sweeping religious and political transition in early medieval Britain as the indigenous pagan traditions of the Goddess face the rising tide of patriarchal Christianity. Introduction to the Arthurian Masterpiece Literature has long treated the Arthurian legend through a chivalric, male-dominated lens, focusing on the exploits of King Arthur, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. The Mists of Avalon, published by Knopf in..."

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