The Fragile Land: An Arthurian Allegory

The Fragile Land is a novel that retells the legend of King Arthur in the post-Roman world of late fifth-century Europe, focusing on his crucial years as he comes to the fore as elected Overlord and confronts the Barbarian threat. Enhanced by a beautifully illustrated map, the tale draws subtle parallels with contemporary cultural disputes and casts the legend in a new light.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

Since the beginning of time, stories surrounding the legendary King Arthur have been passed down through the generations, each one offering a fresh perspective on the tale. The Fragile Land takes a unique approach to the legend, placing it firmly in the post-Roman world of late fifth-century Europe. At this time, the language of Britannia was still Brythonic, and the Saxons had not yet imposed their own place names on the land. The Fragile Land chronicles the pivotal years of Arthur's life, from his early teens to his early thirties, as he rises to become the elected Overlord, empowered to confront the Barbarian threat and maintain a political alliance among the kingdoms of the island. Simon Mundy's intricate tale, enhanced by a beautifully illustrated map by artist Kate Milsom, draws subtle parallels with contemporary cultural disputes and presents a fresh perspective on the legend.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804470398