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The third novel in the Warlords Chronicle, Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur immerses the reader in the Britain of the Dark Ages. Merlin, the greatest of the Druids, believes that the ancient gods are deserting Britain, and that the invading Saxons can't be defeated without the gods' help. Mordred reigns with a brutal hand, and Arthur sees his dreams of peace evaporate. The author provides exciting descriptions of swordplay and battles, interspersed with somewhat gruesome depictions of ordinary life in those days--greasy, waist-length beards serving as napkins, lambs bloodily sacrificed before festivals, and rampant lice.
But at the heart of Excalibur--what makes the Arthurian legends eternally fascinating--is the larger-than-life company of heroes, from Sagramor the warrior to Taliesin the bard, Guinevere, Lancelot, and Arturus Rex himself. Cornwell treats them all with warmth and dignity, revealing their human qualities without unnecessarily reinventing them. This three-part saga of magic and bloodshed will grip readers from the first page of The Winter King, through Enemy of God, to the last page of Excalibur. --Blaise Selby -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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This completes Cornwell's well-received Warlord Chronicles, an Arthurian trilogy (The Winter King, 1996, and Enemy of God, 1997). And, yes, this is the same author who wrote the wonderfully entertaining Sharpe series of 18th-century military adventure. Here, a revisionist Cornwell moves away smartly from Malory's Morte dArtur (not to mention John Boorman's magnificent film Excalibur), which is all Frenchified romance and not sixth-century British history, which itself is very sketchy. Cornwell's Guinevere has betrayed and left Arthur, while Lancelot too departs as both coward and traitor. In this last of the series, Arthur strives to unite Britain under one throne, while Merlin and Mordred bring down upon him the Druidic gods, who can be stopped only by Arthur's baptism into Christianity. Splendid, white-hot storytelling. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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I must admit, the only reason I did not give the two previous books in this trilogy five stars is because the final book in the series was SO good I had to reserve it the best rating possible. It is very rare that I feel strong emotion when reading a book, or for me to become emotionally attached to the characters, but in this case, both occurred. Excalibur builds upon the solid foundations of the last two books, developing characters and plot to even further. The author still manages to surprise you, even if you know your Arthurian trivia. Most importantly, the conclusion was spectacular. Some might find it frustrating, but now I couldn't imagine it ending any other way. I won't give any more away.... Mr. Cornwell, if you are reading this, I beleive this could be a very successful film/series of films. The old Excalibur set the mould for the Arthur of the Romances, but this takes "The King" in entirely an new direction. This could become (unfortunately with much simplification) the definitive Dark-Age Arthur film. Anyway read the first two novels, then read this one... I practically didn't sleep until I finished it. Wonderful... I HIGHLY RECCOMEND!
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I've read all 3 books in this series and now that I finished "Excalibur" as well, I feel like I parted from my lover. This book is a fresh & different perpective of a centuries old epic tale. The characters are so real, down to earth, the story is so well-knit that it makes you think this may be how the real characters were and this may be how the story really might have happenned. The narration is so vivid and descriptive, it helps you to visualize every detail in your mind and while you read the book, you live in it's world. I envy the beginner readers of this series, enjoy it!
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This book completes the three book series, the Warlord Chronicles, by Bernard Cornwell. The stories are narrated by Derfel, a Christian monk, recalling the Arthurian legend, in which he was a participant.
If this is your introduction to this series, you would be well advised to begin with 'The Winter King.'
Among other things, this is a story of the conflict between a fledgling Christianity in Britain, and the old religion, whose priests were the Druids. It is also the author's version of the legend of King Arthur.
Bernard Cornwell has studied his subject, like Jack White, Mary Stewart and John Steinbeck. It amazes me how these people's fertile imaginations have ended with such different stories, given the same basic, if sparse, research facts.
It was a real pleasure to read Cornwell's novels in this series, and I'm sorry to see the end. Of course, he's written a couple of dozen other books, including the entire series of Sharpe's adventures, so all is not lost.
Joseph Pierre,
Author of THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: Our Journey Through Eternity
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Brilliant Finish
A brilliant finish to an extraordinary trilogy. I've read various versions of the Arthur tales, including Mallory's, and this is the most satisfying and moving of all. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
"Breaking point - Arthur & Westernhistorical change"
I'm happy to join the armies of those who have discovered Cornwell'sArthurian reconstructions and love them! Great read! great storyteller! Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Mai 2000 von Lee, John Robert
A great read!
If you are new to Arthurian then I Strongly recommend these books. They are all written very well and are all quick reads, that are sure to keep the reader involved and interested... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. April 2000 von Terry Spencer
A Fabulous Story Teller
Cornwell is, by far, is the best story teller. Excalibur is a wonderful ending to an epic that gives readers the chance to experience a believable tale of war, politics, romance,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. April 2000 von Scott J. Rosen
Suggestion: Try the audiobooks
Tim Pigott-Smith does a wonderful job with the audiobook version of The Warlord Chronicles. The combination of an excellent story with Pigott-Smith's delivery is awesome. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. März 2000 von Andrew D. Kennedy
Excalibur and The Warlord Chronicles
I read the whole Warlord Chronicles while I was visiting Cornwall, UK on a medical elective. This is the region where the story takes place, but it's called Kernow in the book. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. Februar 2000 von "markck"
Live the legend in Derfel's eyes. A Great Book!
A wonderful book! If you're looking for the story of King Arthur, this is it! Let Derfel, the narrator, bring you back in time visiting not only King Arthur, but the legend of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Dezember 1999 von Linda Marie Pearson
Wonderful Trilogy
It was the best book I have ever read, except (of course!)the previous two (The Winter King and Enemy of God). The book capture my all attention and imagination! Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 23. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
I bet men like this book more than women do.
I enjoyed the books, even though they were pretty dark, but I had a problem with the female characters. They were all repulsive, disloyal, sly, conniving, or stupid. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
One of the Best
I came to Amazon prepared to write a glowing review, deeming this book as perhaps the best book I've ever read. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. September 1999 von Fosky Bob
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