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The High Queen (Avalon #1.2)
This imaginative return to the Arthurian legend as told from its pagan priestesses continues with Book Two: The High Queen. Morgaine, finally reconciled to the birth of her son, must relinquish him to her aunt Morgause in exchange for the kept secret regarding his parentage. Arthur marries the timid but dutiful Gwenhwyfar, while ongoing wars with the Saxon invaders continu...more
Audiobook, Unabridged - Library Ed, 13 pages
Published
1993
(first published 1982)
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A Rainha Suprema trás consigo os sussurros de um casamento que poderá alterar os bem-aventurados ventos de Camelot.
Enquanto em Avalon a Senhora decai com o peso da idade e das responsabilidades, na corte uma beleza incomparável confere instabilidade aos que juntos juraram unir a Bretanha, sob o olhar desatento e fatigado da vida que outrora prometeu prosperidade para a magia.
Tudo está em aberto e o destino, garantido no passado, ameaça quebrar o laço que mantinha um objectivo comum entre todos o...more
Enquanto em Avalon a Senhora decai com o peso da idade e das responsabilidades, na corte uma beleza incomparável confere instabilidade aos que juntos juraram unir a Bretanha, sob o olhar desatento e fatigado da vida que outrora prometeu prosperidade para a magia.
Tudo está em aberto e o destino, garantido no passado, ameaça quebrar o laço que mantinha um objectivo comum entre todos o...more
A Rainha Suprema é o segundo volume da estrondosa obra 'As Brumas de Avalon'. Após a coroação de Artur, este não tem um momento de descanso. É preciso planear, proteger, treinar e fazer de tudo o que esteja ao seu alcance para que o seu povo possa viver em paz. Enquanto isso, o mundo vai sofrendo uma transformação. Começa de forma subtil com a chegada da nova religião, mas rapidamente costumes começam a ser mudados, crenças começam a ser reprimidas e há muito pouco que alguém possa fazer para mu...more
To be quite honest, I wasn't exactly "moved" by the first book, but this one managed to be pretty nice. There are obviously no changes in the narrative and you can still find several grammar mistakes in the Portuguese version of the book, but in spite of that, the story finally seems to be taking some shape. I thought that there was a lot more action in the second book, which is great. The story also doesn't seem to be going so slowly anymore. Some of the characters have been going through some...more
I zoomed through this book, wanting to know the story, but all the while growing a nasty little distaste for Gwenivere. Nobody in this book is with the person they love, Arthur's breaking oaths for a woman who doesn't love him like she should, Morgaine keeps getting the short end of the stick... UGH. 1 star because it was written, another for Morgaine because I do like her as well as pitty her, and 1 more because I am very much interested in the story. -2 stars because Queen of Camelot is one hy...more
I swear: If it wasn't for Gwenhwyfar, I would have loved this book. We follow the story of Morgaine, Arthur, Gwenhwyfar and Lancelet, the tensions between the ancient religion connected to the powers of the Goddess of the Land, and Christianity, the building up of the kingdom of Camelot and the struggles against the saxons.
Once more what appealed to me in this book was the whole paganism versus Catholicism thing. Through the discussions that the characters have concerning this theme, we get a gl...more
Once more what appealed to me in this book was the whole paganism versus Catholicism thing. Through the discussions that the characters have concerning this theme, we get a gl...more
Mais uma vez, tal como no primeiro volume, a sinopse é explicativa o suficiente para não ser necessário fazer um resumo daquilo que se passa neste segundo livro das Brumas de Avalon. Por isso falarei apenas daquilo que achei do livro, sem dar muita importância a incluir factos do enredo na minha opinião.
A primeira coisa que posso dizer em relação a este livro (e que sei que vai receber algum apoio dos leitores desta série, pois é opinião comum), é a seguinte: a Gwenhwyfar irrita-me. Volta Morgai...more
A primeira coisa que posso dizer em relação a este livro (e que sei que vai receber algum apoio dos leitores desta série, pois é opinião comum), é a seguinte: a Gwenhwyfar irrita-me. Volta Morgai...more
The story is pretty riveting. The premise -- the story of King Arthur's court told from the perspective of the women -- is fresh and insightful. And the clashing of two religions, Druidism and Christianity, leaves me unsure who the "bad guys" are. I love that. The disappointing part is that these stories told by women are beginning to smack of trashy romance novels. In fact, some of it is so soap-operatic that I find myself shutting the book, rolling my eyes and saying, "oh puh-LEEEZE." And sinc...more
Thus continues the Arthurian Legend. In this book we are now seeing more of what we know and recognize from the lore. Many of the knights are starting to take their role. Famous places and objects are making their appearance. It definitely centers upon pagan vs. christian from a pagan point of view. It also centers upon the relationships between the characters downplaying the battles as simply background material. I do feel I am learning more of the Arthurian Legend though and will continue read...more
Oh Gwenhwyfar, I am so tired of your complaining that you haven't slept with Lancelet, you have to be married to Arthur and he isn't a Christian, that he believes in keeping his word as he promised the Lady of Avalon and fly the banner of the dragon. The most positive thing I can say about this book on CD is that the reader, Davina Porter, is most excellent. Otherwise, I'm not sure I want to continue.
No segundo livro da épica série As Brumas de Avalon, voltamos a acompanhar a vida das mulheres da vida de Artur. Morgana está com sua tia Morgause, no norte da Bretanha, esperando os longos meses que antecipam o nascimento de seu filho, gerado nas fogueiras do Beltrane.
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Not quite as good as the first part. I really liked Avalon’s unreality and other-worldness. I hope that more of that will be brought back again. Also I don't like how the author is so obviously trying to make us not like Gwenhywfar, I like the underdog perspective with her as an antagonist, but please a little more subtly in the writing. mm?
Still it's pretty good, a great look at history.
Still it's pretty good, a great look at history.
Gwen is annoying but the ending is fine. I like the plot design of everyone talking about whereabouts of Morgaine, which adds to suspense and expectations. But Gwen's silly and selfish thoughts are not very easy to relate to and thus make the first half of the book quite boring and unreadable.
É o livro que há mais tempo tenho por ler... Há já poucos anos... Mas simplesmente nunca delirei por pegar nele, gostava de o ler e acredito que vá gostar bastante, simplesmente não exerce uma atracção suficiente quando equiparado a outros livros em espera...
Loved it. One of my favorite books, and I consider myself to be a pretty big Arthurian legend nerd. I've read this AND listened to it on audio (with Davina Porter - if you are going to get it as an audio book, I recommend her highly).
The premise is interesting- following the Camelot myth through the perspectives of the female characters. The style of writing is definitely older, and it's not exactly an action packed story, but it passes the time.
Aug 08, 2009
Lisa
marked it as to-read
I'm so excited to find that there is a sequel(and more after that!)to The Mists of Avalon. I read Mists a few years ago and loved it. Now I get to go back and re-read the first one.
Dear Mrs Zimmer Bradley,
Could you please kill Gwen in the next book?
My best regards,
Matina
P.S. Don't forget to make her suffer, thank you.
Could you please kill Gwen in the next book?
My best regards,
Matina
P.S. Don't forget to make her suffer, thank you.
Truth said, I've read the four books one after another, nonstopping to swallow. I have no opinion of each in particular.
I guess I've outgrown romance novels. This was graphic but tedious, with very little in the way of plot development. Oh well.
Decided to keep reading the series to see how it ends. I'm not too clear on the entire Arthurian legend, so it is interesting.
La plus merveilleuse évocation de la saga du roi Arthur qu'il m'ait été donné de lire. Absolument extraordinaire.
I am really glad that I tried "The Mists of Avalon" for the second time. I can't wait to continue reading.
Feb 21, 2010
Allie
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Gwenhwyfar is such a wimp, and so annoying! Sh really doesnt deserve arthur! and waaaay to pious.
Jun 19, 2009
Kaileen
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I just found out this even existed, I will have to re-read the first and one and then read this.
Apr 24, 2012
Sarah
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Bien que lu il y a très longtemps je me souviens l'avoir beaucoup aimé.
Nov 20, 2008
Patty
marked it as to-read
I didn't even know this existed! Definitely need to read it.
Well, Gwen was very close to driving me Crazy in this book, but then finally... hoo, damn! Looking forward to the next book, that's for sure!
Marion involves us in a world of mist, magic and dream.
Mar 24, 2013
Saijee
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A ggod read.
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Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was an American author of fantasy novels such as The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series, often with a feminist outlook.
Born on a farm in Albany, New York, during the Great Depression, she began writing in 1949 and sold her first story to Vortex magazine in 1952. In 1965 Bradley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Te...more
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Born on a farm in Albany, New York, during the Great Depression, she began writing in 1949 and sold her first story to Vortex magazine in 1952. In 1965 Bradley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Te...more
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