"The Mists of Avalon
The Mists of Avalon is a novel written by Marion Zimmern Bradley. The story is unique because it is retold though the lives and viewpoints of the women who possessed power beyond the throne. It's ironic because women were seen as second-class citizens at the time.
Morgaine, half-sister to King Arthur, is a high priestess in the land of Avalon. The magical land of Avalon believes that woman are the gatekeepers of knowledge and the creator of life. It's Morgaine's quest to move Britain away from Chirstianity, which has a different view.
The novel is told with clarity and wonderful detail. This spellbinding novel is magical and a must. It is often cited as one of the most authentic and raw stories of the legend of King Arthur. The novel was written by Marion Zimmer Bradley is 1983. The novel won a Locus Award for Best Fantasy novel and spent several months on the New York Times best seller list.
In 2001, the novel was adapted to a television miniseries. Bradley passed away two years prior to the making of the miniseries."
In what year did Marion Zimmer Bradley pass away?
