Galahad and the Grail (Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad, 1 by Malcolm Guite

"An astonishing achievement. . ." -- Susanna Clarke, author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Piranesi "Vigorous and fresh. . . whets the appetite for much more." -- Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury In this first volume of Merlin's Isle, join the prophesied youth, Sir Galahad, and the other knights of the quest as they set out from Camelot to achieve the Holy Grail. The accomplishment of their goal will not only heal the wounded Fisher-King, but will bring about the long hoped-for healing of the land itself. Acclaimed poet Malcolm Guite's masterwork, a lifetime in the making Illustrated by award-winning artist Stephen Crotts Foreword by Hugo Award-winning author Susanna Clarke More than 25 full-page illustrations Color interior with unique illuminated capitals Clothbound hardcover with dust jacket Accessible for all ages A true, new epic of English Literature Read more

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From the Publisher An epic ballad cycle in four volumes Galahad and the Grail (Spring 2026) The Coming of Arthur (Fall 2026) Knights of the Round Table (Fall 2027) The Passing of Arthur (Spring 2028) "An astonishing achievement, a ballad that picks you up and sweeps you onward into adventure, solemn magic, and beauty." – Susanna Clarke, Hugo Award-winning author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Piranesi "Vigorous and fresh. . . whets the appetite for much more." – Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury "A rare glimpse at a magnum opus in the making." – Daniel Nayeri, Winner of the National Book Award and Newbery Honor, author of Everything Sad Is Untrue Illustrated by award-winning artist Stephen Crotts Take Up the Tale This is a story to be enjoyed by young and old alike, a story to be read aloud among friends and family, a story to be cherished for generations to come.