Camelot Fallen

by Joshua Darwin

The tale of King Arthur and his knights has been told and retold countless times over a thousand years. In recent decades, authors and filmmakers have highlighted the pagan, druidic roots of the original Celtic legends, the possible historical sources for the iconic characters, and the grit and grime of Post-Roman Britain over the romantic sheen of the High Middle Ages. However, in many of the early medieval stories, especially The Quest for the Holy Grail, Arthur and his knights were not just chivalric heroes, but spiritual champions as well. While drawing on classic aspects and influences throughout the Arthurian canon, CAMELOT FALLEN returns the tale to its medieval Christian legacy, full of theology and allegory, telling an epic story of love, faith, despair, and redemption.

This full, collected edition contains the entire Arthurian saga, plus a new preface by the author and an essay in the appendix entitled "Rex Quondam, Rexque Futurus: The Heroic Role of King Arthur Throughout History."

456 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2016

About the author

Joshua Darwin studied English literature at Texas A&M University and obtained his master's degree in Medieval & Renaissance Studies at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. His research was primarily focused on Shakespeare, the English Reformation, and Arthurian literature. He currently resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife and sons.

Reviews

[Larry Norville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic tale brings life to the Arthur legend, combining the power of loyalty and forgiveness along with the ultimate battle of good and evil. Fans of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien will recognize their influence in this novel, with sacrificial love proving once again that our weaknesses are made perfect through mercy.

Darwin brings a fresh approach to the characters we know well. While they have inherent flaws, it is always clear where they stand in the back and forth battle between good and evil. Excellent read.

[Tom Landry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Familiar story told in a different way

We've all heard stories of Camelot, Arthur, the Holy Grail, and the knights of the round table. This story has all of them, but tells the story in a way that keeps you turning pages, even though you know how Arthur's story ends. Looking forward to more from this writer.