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The Mists of Avalon

By: Marion Zimmer Bradley
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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A posthumous recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, Marion Zimmer Bradley reinvented - and rejuvenated - the King Arthur mythos with her extraordinary Mists of Avalon series. In this epic work, Bradley follows the arc of the timeless tale from the perspective of its previously marginalized female characters: Celtic priestess Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, and High Priestess Viviane.

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“[A] monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends...” ( The New York Times Book Review)
Feminist Perspective • Complex Characters • Rich Worldbuilding • Transformative Storytelling • Emotional Performance
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Simply amazing! The storytelling of these books is so clever and fresh even though they were written 30 years ago. If you love stories that have been reworked and reimagined you will love this! The storytelling is epic. It should be considered a classic!

It should be considered a classic!

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As some one who as read many of the traditional King Arthur stories, I loved the way Bradley delved into and opened up the legends. She hits all the traditional moments that we know from Pyle, TH White, Tennyson etc.. while take time to really flush out some of the subtler themes (christianity vs paganism, the courtly French vs common English). It is this aspect of Bradley's story that makes Mist of Avalon and essential read for any one wishing to really understand the King Arthur Legends.

A essential read for lovers of the Arthur Legends

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I read this book 30 years ago and listened to it again this week. I’m so glad that as wisdom has come into my life, I can live it again, with all new insights. Although the first time through it was no less impactful. In a way, it’s the most important book in a woman can read – and it brings respect for any man will. I knew this time that the first 60 pages or so we’re hard. So just get through those. They will make sense later!

One of the most..,

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This may not be the Arthur/Camelot story for you. I love the way MZB tells the story from Avalon.
Masterfully written and put together. The performance is wonderful too.

If you like Guinevere...

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But kept going for the story. I had only known the shell of the story of Arthur and the knights of the round table. The embellishment of the Goddesses of Avalon and the religious battle between the two worlds is is thought provoking.

Davinia Porter is the reason I chose this book.

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I like this version better than the movies I've seen. Thank you for a fantastic book.

Fantastic book!

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I always enjoy Ms. Porter's narrations and hope to listen to others narrated by her.

so looonnng

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I love this book- have read it many times throughout my life and at each stage I discover another nuance. I can not recommend it enough- such a testimony to the many strengths all kinds of women possess.

So why in the world does this new cover image have ONLY MEN?! This book is from the perspective of women and all the magnificent fierceness that comes with it. Someone please- get rid of that cover image!

What is up with the cover image?!

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I read this book and paperback 20 years ago. In listening to it on audible, I realized how much of it I had forgotten. Loved it when I read it the first time, loved it more the second.

Read this many years ago

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This was a very long book! I'm very sad it's over. I'm not sure what to do with my free time now.

It's over!!

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