Fictional "spiritual autobiography," Arthurian fantasy, and compendium of instruction in mystical and magical practices, Looking For Arthur presents in a contemporary setting ("magical realism") the entire scope of materials surrounding the legend of King Arthur. By turns reverent and impious, earnest and witty, metaphysical and lighthearted, the book is set in present-day Glastonbury amidst a hub-bub of occultists, mystics, and tourists swarming about the ruins of this ancient site of Arthurian lore. We follow the narrator as he is inducted into the living myth of King Arthur, the energies of the sacred landscape, the "secret history" of the earth, and the role of angels, gnomes, and ascended masters in the redemption of human culture, and we experience a completely unexpected side to this once and future myth.
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The Arthurian legend has inspired everything from medieval poetry to a Broadway musical to a Richard Gere movie, so why not "autobiographical fiction"? The only problem is that Leviton's book is a confusing hodgepodge of Christian, Buddhist, and Celtic allusions, with some fairly well-done descriptions of present-day Glastonbury. Leviton has written books about such diverse topics as soyfoods, weddings, and Rudolf Steiner. His latest is neither enjoyable as fiction nor useful as a travel guide. Its 72 chapters feature such titles as "Lunch at the Fairy Dell" and "Joseph Takes the Dog to Church." Dedicated followers of Camelot and New Age philosophy might find Leviton's search for Arthur interesting; other's won't. An optional purchase.
Mary C. Kalfatovic, Telesec Lib. Svc., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Mary C. Kalfatovic, Telesec Lib. Svc., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This extravagantly fantastic, wordy, and elaborately conceived work is the first volume of autobiographical fiction detailing the writer's magical adventure. Ensconced in the town of Glastonbury (in Somerset, England) on a working holiday, of sorts, the narrator finds himself swept away by the legend of Arthur. Amid a town teeming with devotees, the self-annointed, modern-day Grail Knight delves ever more deeply into the Arthurian myth and mysteries. Days unfold in a distinctly hallucinatory fashion, with Leviton's rich, full prose coming perilously close to excess as he draws on a dizzying array of alchemical, occult, religious, and literary sources. Still, readers fascinated by transcendent states or theosophical questions may well delight in the protagonist's dazzling sojourn. Alice Joyce
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Richard Leviton must have been studying arcane systems and beliefs all his life to have written this. It mixes everything from the Arthurian myth traditions to Bhuddism with a lot of the Qabbala thrown in. It was not what I would call an easy read in some places, but the story line and the rollicking antics of Leviton's multi-angelic mentor Blaise made it worth it. Then too, there's that twist to the ending that kept me awake all night. And what the heck is geomancy anyway? I would be extremely interested in hearing from other readers how they felt about this book, if they wish...
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