Download or read book Mad Merlin written by J. Robert King and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-08-13 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from Celtic and Christian myths, with influence from mythologist Joseph Campbell, the author shapes a new interpretation of the legend of Merlin, who is introduced in this Arthurian epic as a madman alleged to be cursed with the gift of prophecy. Summoned by Uther Pendragon, the legend of King Arthur is set into motion.