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The Road to Camelot is a collection of stories told by Australian fantasy writers based on the Arthurian legends.
Is hero or heroine born or made? Is someone good or evil from the start? What drives the destiny of those whose names have come down to us in legend?The people of Arthurian legend have never ceased to fascinate us. But what were they really like, as kids, before they knew their destiny? Fourteen of Australia's best writers of fantasy have imagined what it's like to be a child of destiny. Join Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Lancelot, Morgana and others as they set out on the road to Camelot (Libraries Australia).
Contents
- Introduction : The History and Development of the Arthurian Legend, single work essay (p. 1-12)
- Merlin, single work short story fantasy (p. 13-29)
- In Coed Celyddon - Arthur's Story, single work short story fantasy (p. 30-45)
- Morgan of the Fay, single work short story fantasy (p. 46-65)
- Gawain and the Selkie's Daughter, single work short story fantasy (p. 66-86)
- The Call of Camelot - Gareth's Story, single work short story fantasy (p. 87-102)
- Guinevere, or the Sleeping Beauty, single work short story fantasy (p. 103-131)
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Lancelot,
single work
short story
fantasy
'The heroes and heroines of Arthurian legend have never ceased to fascinate us. But what were they like before they knew their destiny? Award-winning author Sophie Masson imagines what Lancelot's childhood under the Lake might have been like - and the life-changing moment that set him on the path to immortal fame and legend.' (Storycuts abstract)
- Iseult, single work short story fantasy (p. 149-65)
- Percival, single work short story fantasy (p. 166-180)
- Elaine, Lily Maid of Astolat, single work short story fantasy (p. 181-195)
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Heart's Desire - Nimue's Story,
single work
short story
fantasy
As with Nix's other story, 'Under the Lake,' 'Heart's Desire' is also a take on the Lady of the Lake myth. Whereas the first portrays her as a somewhat psychopathic goddess who gives the dubious gift of Excaliber to mankind, the latter explores her relationship to Merlin and the reason behind why she entrapped him beneath the earth.
- The Work of Giants - Minimus' Story, single work short story fantasy (p. 210-225)
- The Customs of the Country - Galahad's Story, single work short story fantasy (p. 226-244)
- The Plot - Mordred's Story, single work short story fantasy (p. 245-258)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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The Road to Camelot
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Specusphere , November no. 11 2009;
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 47 no. 1 2003; (p. 13)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Summer vol. 11 no. 4 2003; (p. 43)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 17 no. 1 2003; (p. 33)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 17 no. 5 2002; (p. 40)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story
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Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 17 no. 1 2003; (p. 33)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Summer vol. 11 no. 4 2003; (p. 43)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2003
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 47 no. 1 2003; (p. 13)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
The Road to Camelot
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Specusphere , November no. 11 2009;
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story -
Untitled
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , November vol. 17 no. 5 2002; (p. 40)
— Review of The Road to Camelot 2002 anthology short story