The Pendragon
by Catherine Christian
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Based on the life of King Arthur.Tags
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The author's name is actually Catherine Christian.
Early part of book has a lot of setting up and things get interesting with introduction of Lancelot and Guinevere. The narrator of the book talks a great deal about his early days with Arthur, his subsequent journey to Rome and now his return to Arthur to establish a 'Free Britain'. The narrator is a bit too self-righteous for me but I enjoyed the tale
Early part of book has a lot of setting up and things get interesting with introduction of Lancelot and Guinevere. The narrator of the book talks a great deal about his early days with Arthur, his subsequent journey to Rome and now his return to Arthur to establish a 'Free Britain'. The narrator is a bit too self-righteous for me but I enjoyed the tale
A fine blending of multiple canon versions of the Arthurian Legend, and a great read, besides! I read my paperback copy to shreds and finally purchased a hardcover copy. I reviewed this work during my college days for my Arthurian Legend professor, and convinced her to make it part of the course curriculum. A+ all the way!
Catherine Christian blends a wonderful mix of Myth, Fact and Fiction to create a novel that is a wonderful read. Being a fan of both Arthurian Legend and Roman History, I could easily see in my minds eye the places & people living within the pages.
A must read for any fan of King Arthur and his Valiant companions.
A must read for any fan of King Arthur and his Valiant companions.
Arthur as Celtic king, Bediver his Roman cousin
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- Original title
- The Sword and the Flame
- Alternate titles
- The Pendragon
- Original publication date
- 1978
- People/Characters
- Ambrosius Aurelianus; Bedivere
- Epigraph
- Time Was. Time is. Time shall be.
- Dedication
- To Margaret Tennyson Dartmoor artist
- First words
- It is twenty years since my lord Arthur, the king - the Pendragon - was carried to his secret resting place on this island in the marshes.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Across them moves a Cup - a great transluscent Cup, that glows the color of a red rose. The light comes from that. It is growing, shining, the whole night is lit by it and its rose-flames are all about me. "Arturus, Arthur, Bear - It is I, Bedivere. I have come,"
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- Reviews
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- Rating
- (3.97)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
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