Routledge Merlin: A Casebook - Arthurian Legend Analysis & Scholarship

This comprehensive casebook examines the Merlin legend across centuries, tracing its evolution from ancient origins through medieval literature to contemporary film and popular culture. The volume brings together nearly twenty essays-including newly commissioned pieces and seminal scholarly works-that explore Merlin's character, mythology, and cultural significance. Two reprinted essays appear in English translation for the first time, providing fresh perspectives on this enduring figure. An extended introduction and complete bibliography support serious study of Arthurian tradition, making this essential reading for literature scholars, film critics, and anyone investigating how the wizard character has shaped storytelling across media and generations.