Merlin: The Prophet and His History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780750941501)

Geoffrey Ashe's book on this legendary figure offers a succession of surprises. The Merlin of legend was born to be a magician. He was 'immaculately' conceived and was able to interpret dreams and utter prophecies. Even his fate was imbued with magic. Like Arthur, he acquired immortality and sleeps on Bardsey Island, in a subterranean chamber with nine companions. Ashe reveals the man behind the myth, establishing beyond doubt the historicity of a Welsh prophet called Myrddin Emrys. Despite his 'supernatural' status it is Merlin, of all the great characters of the Arthurian world, who has the strongest claim to have existed.

Author: Geoffrey Ashe
ISBN-10: 0750941502
ISBN-13: 9780750941501
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.60d