Search - The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga, Bk 1)

Stewart's first book in the Arthurian Saga presents a Merlin from his childhood as the spat upon bastard of his Welsh princess mother and an unnamed father to a young man who becomes respected and feared. Told in the first person narrative of Merlin looking back on his life, we see a Merlin who from a rather young age is driven by visions and curiosity. The story is part diary, part adventure, part fantasy. At times it is gripping, and we see how slowly Merlin becomes the person of legend, but still very human.

This book begins the classic text on The Arthurian legends. Merlin's early life is detailed, showing him to be more human than magic.

An excellent read.

The first of Mary Stewart's Arthurian Saga, the Crystal Cave is about Merlin, from childhood to young man, the beginnings of his life as a prophet/magician. An incredibly good book, the first in a series with a very different spin on the story of King Arthur.f
If you are a classic King Arthur fan, this is a must read.