Merlin: A Poem by Edwin Arlington Robinson
"Merlin: A Poem" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a dramatic narrative poem written in 1917. Robinson reimagines the Arthurian legend through a modern lens, stripping away romantic ideals to portray King Arthur and his knights as flawed leaders—warrior, lover, fool. At the center is Merlin, a prophet who follows Vivian to Brocéliande not through enchantment but fate. As Camelot crumbles under betrayal and vengeance, Merlin must navigate between love and duty, witnessing
a world where faith and creative love struggle against harsh reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robinson, Edwin Arlington, 1869-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Merlin: A Poem |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_(Robinson_poem) |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Merlin (Legendary character) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40906 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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