The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
This novel reimagines the Arthurian legends from the perspectives of the women involved. It centers around Morgaine, Arthur's half-sister, who is a priestess of Avalon, and Gwenhwyfar, Arthur's queen. The story explores their roles in the political and spiritual conflicts that arise as Christianity begins to replace the old pagan ways. It delves into themes of love, loyalty, and power, while offering a fresh take on a classic tale.
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- 11th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 30th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 42nd on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 55th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 903rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- 50 Essential Fantasy Books (Abe Books)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)