The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini, written by legendary author Geoffrey of Monmouth is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Geoffrey of Monmouth is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, The Life of Merlin, Vita Merlini would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
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"Geoffrey of Monmouth (Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur or Sieffre o Fynwy) (c. 1100 - c. 1155) was a clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history and the popularity of tales of King Arthur. Most of his work is romanticized historical fiction with very little factual merit.
Geoffrey's birthplace is unknown, but he may have been born in Monmouth in Wales, possibly of Breton ancestry. Certainly he had significant connections to Monmouth, as his name suggests, and the descriptions of Caerleon in Historia Regum Britanniae indicate familiarity with the area. He studied at Oxford University, where he met Walter, who was Archdeacon of Oxford. On 21 February 1152 Archbishop Theobald consecrated Geoffrey as bishop of St Asaph, having ordained him a priest 10 days before. "There is no evidence that he ever visited his see," writes Lewis Thorpe, "and indeed the wars of Owain Gwynedd make this most unlikely." Geoffrey attested about six different charters between the years 1129 and 1151; the date of his death is recorded in the Welsh Chronicles." (Quote from wikipedia.org) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"Geoffrey of Monmouth (Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur or Sieffre o Fynwy) (c. 1100 - c. 1155) was a clergyman and one of the major figures in the development of British history and the popularity of tales of King Arthur. Most of his work is romanticized historical fiction with very little factual merit.
Geoffrey's birthplace is unknown, but he may have been born in Monmouth in Wales, possibly of Breton ancestry. Certainly he had significant connections to Monmouth, as his name suggests, and the descriptions of Caerleon in Historia Regum Britanniae indicate familiarity with the area. He studied at Oxford University, where he met Walter, who was Archdeacon of Oxford. On 21 February 1152 Archbishop Theobald consecrated Geoffrey as bishop of St Asaph, having ordained him a priest 10 days before. "There is no evidence that he ever visited his see," writes Lewis Thorpe, "and indeed the wars of Owain Gwynedd make this most unlikely." Geoffrey attested about six different charters between the years 1129 and 1151; the date of his death is recorded in the Welsh Chronicles." (Quote from wikipedia.org) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Ripoff 101,
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The above review mentions that the text jumps for no reason to a web design section and then goes back to Vita Merlini. The reason is these print on demand reprints that are trashing the book trade are printed on automatic pilot.I am sure they have no clue they accidently switched programs in the middle of printing.This publisher has the damn nerve to copyright a book he stole and does not give even credit or even mention the author John Parry!These people should stick to selling gold on television and stay the hell out of the noble book trade. Do you agree?
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Great edition of a classic book,
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Not sure what the other reviewers are speaking of, I have this exact edition of the book and it is easy to read and beautifully laid out. A short but valuable book--I'm so glad I bought it!
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This edition, at least my copy of it, stops abruptly on around p. 45, and inserts a booklet of some 100 pages on how to design webpages. After which, we return to p. 46 of the Vita Merlini. One might see this as a bonus, I suppose; but I have to say I didn't.
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