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The Sword in the Stone
by T.H. White (1938)
★3.79(68)
Like 'The Crystal Cave', this reimagines Arthurian legend with a focus on Merlin's early life.
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The Crystal Cave
by Mary Stewart (1970)
★3.86(85 ratings)
Fifth century Britain is a country of chaos and division after the Roman withdrawal. This is the world of young Merlin, the illegitimate child of a South Wales princess who will not reveal to her son his father's true identity. Yet Merlin is an extraordinary child, aware at the earliest age that he possesses a great natural gift - the Sight. Against a background of invasion and imprisonment, wars and conquest, Merlin emerges into manhood, and accepts his dramatic role in the New Beginning - the coming of King Arthur.
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The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley (1982)
★5.00(4)
Similar to 'The Crystal Cave', this offers a deep dive into Arthurian lore from a unique perspective.
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The Winter King
by Bernard Cornwell (1994)
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If you enjoyed the historical depth of 'The Crystal Cave', this offers a grittier, more realistic take on Arthur.
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Bridge of Birds
by Barry Hughart (1984)
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This book shares 'The Crystal Cave's' blend of myth and engaging storytelling, though in a different cultural setting.
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The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
by Patricia A. McKillip (1974)
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Like 'The Crystal Cave', this features a magical protagonist and beautifully crafted prose with a mythical feel.
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