18 books like Merlin

What to read after Merlin — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The coming of the king Nikolai Tolstoy · 1988 · 607p · ≈ 20h · Moderate Was Merlin only a legend—or a man of history?In The Quest for Merlin, acclaimed historian and author Nikolai Tolstoy undertakes a bold and fascinating investigation into one of Britain's most enduring and enigmatic figures. Moving beyond romance and legend, Tolstoy asks a daring question: Was there a real Merlin behind the medieval wizard of Camelot—and if so, who was he?Drawing on early Welsh… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Merlin's Mirror Andre Norton · 1975 · ★ 4.0 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A different telling of the old legends/myths of Merlin and King Arthur with the mysterious Sky Folk and The Dark Ones, both star fairing races that strive to have mastery over the Earth and its people through advanced technology and esper powers. Sir Lancelot is omitted from this tale and there are other differences with names, places and characters. Were this book written as a fresh tale with… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Merlin's booke Jane Yolen · 1986 · ★ 3.9 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The award-winning author How to Fracture a Fairy Tale revamps the Camelot legend with stories of King Arthur's powerful mentor, the great magician Merlin.   There is perhaps no more beloved and enduring myth in the Western canon than the story of King Arthur, his knights, Queen Guinevere, and of course, his mysterious tutor and magical advisor, Merlin. A sorcerer, sage, prophet, and… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Sorcerer Jack Whyte · 1997 · ★ 4.3 · 523p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Throughout the widely praised Camulod Chronicles, Merlyn Britannicus has been driven by one sacred dream--to see Britain united under one just, powerful king. In The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis, it is time for the Sorcerer to fulfill his promise--to present the battle-proven Arthur as the Riothamus, the High King of Britain. When Arthur miraculously withdraws the Sword of Kingship from the stone in… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

Merlín Stephen R. Lawhead · 1988 · ★ 4.0 · 480p · ≈ 16h · Moderate He was born to greatness, the son of a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis. A trained warrior, blessed with the gifts of prophecy and song, he grew to manhood in a land ravaged by the brutal greed of petty chieftains and barbarian invaders. Merlin: Respected, feared and hated by many, he was to have a higher destiny. For it was he who prepared the way for the momentous event that would… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Fantasy fiction

The return of Merlin Deepak Chopra · 1995 · ★ 3.6 · 422p · ≈ 14h · Moderate A New Age version of the legend of King Arthur, the premise being that Arthur & Co. are immortal and are continuing their lives in the bodies of successive generations. A reflection of the author's philosophy on ageless bodies and timeless minds. Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

The Holy Grail and other poems Alfred Lord Tennyson · 1870 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Challenging This book is Alfred Tennyson's poem about the Holy Grail. It contains illustrations from W.L. Taylor. Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Tennyson's The coming of Arthur Alfred Lord Tennyson · 1891 · 63p · ≈ 2h · Challenging Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets. Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Prince and the Pilgrim Mary Stewart · 1995 · ★ 4.2 · 292p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Prince Alexander is spirited away as an infant to escape the jealous rage of his uncle, the King of Cornwall, who murdered Alexander's father, but when he comes of age he must overcome the temptations of love, an enchantress and the Holy Grail in order to seek justice. Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

Glastonbury Donna Fletcher Crow · 1992 · ★ 3.8 · 859p · ≈ 28h · Moderate It was a sanctuary from the world—and a silent witness to it all As the legacy of faith passed from generation to generation, each era of believers found refuge in Glastonbury. In its story you will experience the faith that gave Joseph of Arimathea and his family courage to claim new land for Christ. Relive the persecution of St. George and St. Patrick during their captivity under the Roman… Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

The Singing Sword (The Camulod Chronicles, Book 2) Jack Whyte · 1994 · ★ 4.4 · 624p · ≈ 20h · Moderate We know the legends: Arthur brought justice to a land that had known only cruelty and force; his father, Uther, carved a kingdom out of the chaos of the fallen Roman Empire; the sword Excalibur, drawn from stone by England's greatest king.But legends do not tell the whole tale. Legends do not tell of the despairing Roman soldiers, abandoned by their empire, faced with the choice of fleeing back… Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Crystal Cave Mary Stewart · 1970 · ★ 3.8 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate WHO WAS MERLIN? Was the famed magician of Camelot and King Arthur's court really a sinister, all-powerful being from another world? Was he truly a Prince of Darkness? Or was he a man with the passions of other mortals? A man with unique intelligence and unusual gifts? Why was he so feared? How did he come by his occult powers? Why was the crystal cave so important to him? Fifth century Britain… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

The Wicked Day Mary Stewart · 1983 · ★ 4.1 · 376p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Far from being the scourge of Arthur, his bastard son Mordred actually strives to resist Merlin's prophecy of doom. But he is thwarted by the schemes of his sorceress mother, Queen Morgause, who has brought him up to be her revenge incarnate. Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Porius John Cowper Powys · 1951 · 682p · ≈ 22h · Moderate "Porius stood upon the low square tower above the Southern Gate of Mynydd-y-Gaer, and looked down on the wide stretching valley below." So begins one of the most unique novels of twentieth-century literature, by one of its most "extraordinary, neglected geniuses," said Robertson Davies of John Cowper Powys. Powys thought Porius his masterpiece, but because of the paper shortage after World War… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Birth of Merlin William Rowley · 1662 · ★ 3.3 · 55p · ≈ 1h · Demanding [63] p. 25 cm Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The iron grail Robert Holdstock · 2002 · ★ 3.8 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate De retour sur l'île anglaise d'Alba, Merlin est accueilli par de mauvaises nouvelles. La forteresse de Taurovida a été prise par les troupes du Pays fantôme, et l'enchanteur est l'objet de multiples menaces. Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

King Arthur J. Comyns Carr · 1893 · 67p · ≈ 2h · Challenging With centuries of literature, it's inevitable that some will fall through the cracks. We hunt down public domain works and restore them so they're not lost to the world. Who are we? We're Cairn Press. Our background is in design, publishing, typography, and technology. These skills fuel our mission to create the highest quality Public Domain eBooks available online, at an affordable price. We… Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances

King Arthur Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton · 1848 · 437p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton's poetic world moves from the alleys of London to Alpine passes, from private grief to public destiny, binding social satire, romance, and historical meditation into a single sweeping vision. In The New Timon, the grandeur of the city is set against the enduring misery of the poor, while Lucy's story reveals the hidden dignity of a homeless girl shaped by shame, maternal… Shares: Adaptations, Arthurian romances

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