This book deals with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture. Following an extended introduction and a full bibliography, the volume offers nearly twenty essays--some newly commissioned for this volume, others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role. Two of the reprinted essays are translated into English for the first time.
Dealing with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture, this volume offers nearly 20 essays: some newly commissioned for this volume others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role.
