Arthurian Tradition

by Claire Hamilton

This title aims to demonstrate the enduring power of King Arthur as a guardian of England, Grail-seeker, and model hero of the last Millennium. It puts King Arthur in a historical context, and there are practical applications at the end of each chapter consolidating each stage of the quest. The book also uncovers the magical and psychological significance of Merlin and Morgan Le Fay, delves into the tangled nature of love triangles, and investigates the symbolism of magical objects involved in the legend.

Genres: Arthurian

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I read about this book, I was excited. I am familiar with Clair Hamilton as an extraordinary Celtic harpist. Upon reading it, I found it to be more like a reference guide or an abbreviated encyclopedia of Arthurian lore – and not a very good one at that. There is nothing here that is in-depth and everything appears to be glossed over. This book could have been three times larger to make it a great reference book for those interested in Druidry or ancient Arthurian lore that need a reference for that period. Unfortunately, it falls far short. I wouldn’t recommend it as a new purchase, but if you find a low-priced copy at a used bookstore, you might want it for a reference. Otherwise, see if your library has it.