The Mists of Avalon

Marion Zimmer Bradley · 1982 · Novel

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Ideas

Reimagined the foundational Arthurian legend by shifting narrative perspective to its female characters, offering a new interpretation of the myth's origins and the causes of Camelot's downfall.

What it is

A feminist retelling of the Arthurian legend from the perspectives of the powerful women, particularly Igraine, Morgaine, and Viviane. It explores the conflict between pagan traditions and nascent Christianity.

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Le Morte d'Arthur· 1485↑ open

Bradley's novel directly engages with the established Arthurian narrative, largely codified by Malory, by re-examining its events and characters through a different cultural and gendered lens, demonstrating the legend's enduring adaptability.

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