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Le Morte D'Avalon

J. Robert King (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesKing Arthur #3
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Synopsis

Mad Merlin told the story from a god's point of view. Lancelot Du Lether told the story from a lover's point of view. Now in the third volume of J. Robert King's critically acclaimed Arthurian triptych focuses on a woman of Avalon--Morgan le Fey. Part female Hamlet, part mystical Lady Macbeth, this daughter of a slain king must become an Arthurian Joan of Arc for all women when her position in society and royal lineage place her in direct opposition to all that Arthur must accomplish ... not just for Camelot but for all mankind.

Le Morte D'Avalon: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Adult Arthurian retelling with mature themes including political violence, war, manipulation, and complex moral ambiguity. Features strong violence consistent with medieval warfare and dark fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of parent, political violence, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy complex character studies and dark reinterpretations of classic myths will appreciate this morally ambiguous take on Morgan le Fey.

Tags

Arthurian LegendHistorical FantasyCharacter StudyMythology Retelling