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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)
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4 books in 1 is a bonus. Beautifully written and narrated. Stirring deep emotions

Loved this story

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This is the story of Arthur and Camelot from a fresh perspective. Forget all you thought you knew about this legend and be prepared to be amazed. The baddies may not be the characters you once believed they were.

Fresh take on an ancient tale.

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So well narrated , one of my favourite books was brought to life through this reading.
thank you so much 💕

Wonderful

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This book is so much more than a simple re-telling of the arhurian legends. Set properly in its historical context, it raises issues of religious faith, gender relations, temporal power, zealots and wisdom in a time of epochal change. It is poetic and engaging and very, very moving.

The Supreme Telling!

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This is an incredible bokk, and narrated beautifully here by divina porter. With rich, complex characters and a story which transcends time, this book takes the reader on a journey of history and fantasy, folklore and faith, human and divine. I will always cherish it.

Beautiful, deep, and touching

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A story we all must hear. Epic, well narrative. Loved it. Will ensure my children will one day hear it. For the love of the Goddess.

A her- story we all must hear.

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The power struggle between the old religions and the beginnings of Christianity set in the context of the loss of autonomy for women is thought provoking. The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is fleshed out and given a depth of setting and circumstances as well as a new perspective. The characters are finely drawn and the themes are intriguing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book when I first read it some 40 years ago and I’m delighted to enjoy this audible version.

Women in the Arthur legend.

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I read this many many years ago and it is still a great saga in 2024

Loved this version of the Arthurian tale

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I love the Arthurian legend, and this story is really well done. The subtle character developments, the slow shifts in plot, and the overall plot are fantastically well written. Great performance too from the narrator.

A slow burning but highly engaging story

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Davina Porter takes the trouble to correctly pronounce some, at times, very challenging words. Her acting of each character is also fantastic. The standard by which all others must be judged.

Narration is excellent.

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