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DEATH OF MERLIN
Arthurian Myth and Alchemy
Author : Walter Johannes Stein
ISBN : 9780863156410
Publisher : Floris Books
Pages : 240
Format : Paperback
Description : The story of King Arthur and the Grail still holds a remarkable fascination for many people. In this classic work, Walter Johannes Stein traces its origin in early Christianity and classical and Nordic mythology, and follows its development in medieval and modern times. In particular, Stein explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval alchemist’s search for the Philosopher’s Stone.
This book is a collection of essays that were first published, or delivered as lectures, in the 1920s and 1930s. The first section of the book is Stein’s own memoirs, which ground his research in the cultural background of the era.
