The Book of Guinevere Author:Andrea Hopkins The enduring mysteries and romance of Arthurian legend have continued to captivate and intrigue from the Middle Ages onward. The enigma of Guinevere, a beautiful and courageous queen or a disgraced adulteress, has received less attention than the achievements of King Arthur, the adventures of the noble Sir Lancelot and other knights, the magic o... more »f Merlin, or the sorcery of Morgan Le Fay. While the true location of Camelot and the power and influence of the Round Table have been studied and speculated upon intensely for centuries, the real Guinevere has remained more elusive. A key in the life of Camelot, this remarkable woman is seen variously as scholar, seductress, warrior and gentle beauty by the countless artists and writers who have depicted her. Who, then, was Guinevere?
The anthology includes fine writing by poets, historians and folklorists who share an abiding fascination with the kingdom of Arthur, although their views of his queen are diverse. Arthurian enthusiasts will enjoy the journey into Guinevere's world, and the general reader will be drawn by the mystery of the woman who eludes us still.« less