Arthurian Myths

Throughout his life, Joseph Campbell was deeply engaged in the study of the Grail Quests and Arthurian legends of the European Middle Ages. In this new volume of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, editor Evans Lansing Smith collects Campbell’s writings and lectures on Arthurian legends, including his never-before-published master’s thesis on Arthurian myth, “A Study of the Dolorous Stroke.” Campbell’s writing captures the incredible stories of such figures as Merlin, Gawain, and Guinevere as well as the larger patterns and meanings revealed in these myths.

The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the Knights of the Roundtable, and the search for the Holy Grail have been beloved for centuries and are the inspiration of many modern fantasy novels, films, and shows. These legends began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history sometime in the sixth century, generating a host of oral tales that would be inscribed some 900 years later by Thomas Malory in his classic Morte D’Arthur (The Death of Arthur).

When Jax wakes up to a world without any people in it, he assumes it's the zombie apocalypse. But when he runs into his 18-year-old guardian, Riley Pendare, he learns that he's really in the eighth day - an extra day sandwiched between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people - like Jax and Riley - are Transitioners, able to live in all eight days, while others, including Evangeline, the elusive teenage girl who's been hiding in the house next door, exist only on this special day. And there's a reason Evangeline's hiding. She is a descendant of the powerful wizard Merlin....

Bulfinch's Mythology is the ultimate collection of myths and legends that have inspired countless generations. This timeless masterpiece is divided into three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne, each of which is a must-listen for anyone who loves mythology and legends.

Enter a world where middle school meets magic, and destiny is written in the tremors of the earth. In "L.A. Witch: Birthday," Holly Ivy McNee's life takes a dramatic turn when, on her twelfth birthday, she discovers that she's not just an ordinary girl. She was born on the night of a great earthquake, and now, twelve years later, those same earthquakes are back, more intense than ever. Holly suspects she is somehow connected. Mysterious messages begin to appear, hinting at a hidden world. Phrases like, "Dragons with dragons only converse," and "Twice dragon. Beware," suggest a secret ...

Essence can build, but it also destroys. Having discovered his own essence, Rob needs to leave his home behind to understand what it means for him to be different from the others of his village. If he can survive the journey, the dragon queen may have the answers. When a deadly attack nearly destroys his new essence, Rob and his friends are forced to travel toward the dangerous borderlands for healing. What they uncover is a source of essence that might change everything for the kingdom—or destroy it. Dragon Skin is book 2 in an exciting new progression fantasy series!

Stories claim the Pale Princess was a powerful sorcerer who once saved the world from a dangerous magic. Only a few know the truth. Lan and Sophie lead a simple life with their grandparents, though both long for more. When their grandparents are murdered during a strange magical attack, their lives will be forever changed. For Sophie, she's brought to a palace where she lives a luxurious life, while trying to understand what the strange sorcerer Ridaln wants from her. When she discovers a talent with magic, she learns poses that give her access to power that she had only heard about in the ...

Power binds a dragon soul to their realm. How can Rob keep an ancient dragon from attacking? Rob has progressed to a dragon soul, but his difficulty has just begun. Serving as a dragon soul means he has new obligations to his realm, but he wants nothing more than to track down the Netheral. This time, the ice king will help. If only Rob can get through to him. With dangers building all around him, Rob and his friends must be ready for the next attack, but the power of a dragon soul might not be enough this time. Dragon Blood is book 7 in an exciting progression fantasy series!

Fire essence flows through the kingdom. But it isn’t the only kind of essence. Desire to understand his strange essence pushes Rob. He’s left his village, but now he’ll need to leave the kingdom and all that is familiar for him to get the answers he craves. What he finds leads him to question if his essence is corrupted. With an essence like his, how will he ever master it enough to evolve? As the icy Spread pushes toward the Borderlands, the only way for Rob to find his answers is out in the Spread—but doing so may cost him everything. Dragon Touched is book 3 in an exciting new ...

After an all-out war with the evil Kin lord in Mexico, Jax Aubrey is back in Pennsylvania with his guardian, Riley, and liege lady, Evangeline. Although they're in hiding, a man named Finn Ambrose tracks them down, claiming to be Jax's uncle and giving Jax hope that he actually has a family after all. But Uncle Finn may have an ulterior motive.

Rob must learn to control his icy essence, or he’ll fall before the Ice King. Having discovered the icy threat behind the Spread, Rob struggles to master control over his essence. None from the Dragon Queen’s kingdom can teach him, and the Borderlanders know only life essence. The only way to learn is to cross the Spread and find someone able to teach. What he finds reveals a greater truth about his pure ice essence, where he discovers he may be the key to stopping the Ice King, but only if Rob can progress before he’s destroyed. Dragon Heart is book 4 in an exciting new progression ...

The true power has revealed itself, but how can a dragon mind stop an ancient dragon? Having defeated the Netheral, a portion of an ancient dragon, success is short lived. This power has decided to move. It failed to destroy Rob’s home, but now it’s heading toward Serena’s lands—and to the dragon queen. The journey for answers leads to only to more questions. They know they need the dragon souls to protect them from this threat, but the dragon souls have gone silent. And if the dragon souls can’t protect them from the netheral, maybe nothing can. Dragon Soul is book 6 in an ...

The magic of the Raven Queen ensures peace and stability. Some would see that time change. Lan and Sophie cannot move on from the deadly attack. Both train to be ready for another attack, but all has been quiet. Sophie continues to train as a sorcerer, though she has not learned from the Raven Queen as she had hoped. Life in the tower is slow, and Sophie longs for excitement. While on patrol with the young prince, Lan and the Taihg encounter a strange attack. The rest of the Taihg are sent to investigate, but Lan is left behind, where he searches on his own. Danger lurks closer than any ...

The power of the five realms flows in Rob. He must master it before he’s destroyed. Rob has learned how to reach for each type of essence he possesses, but most require outside help. As the danger of the Eternal intensifies, he knows the key is in awakening the rest of his essence—only he’s not sure how to do it. Time becomes the enemy. Fearing a return of the Netheral, along with the renewed attack from the Eternal, Rob must connect to his power. This time, progression might not be enough as a power beyond his comprehension awaits. Dragon Realm is book 9 in an exciting progression ...

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After sixteen years, the secret is ready to be told. The true king of England is near! But first he must pull the sword from the stone.

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The realms have united, but Rob still doesn’t have the power to defeat the Eternal. Rob has united the realms, and now the essences have begun to mingle. For some, this means increased understanding of different powers within the lands. For others, this means their connection to power has shifted. And not all are pleased. While planning for another attack from either the Eternal or the Netheral, Rob discovers a threat he cannot overpower. An unusual ally might be key to understanding how to use his new connection to essence, but even that isn’t enough. When the danger comes from within ...

The discovery of a strange elemental will change everything for Lathan. Lathan spends his days chasing elementals, hoping to bind only a fragment of their power. When he finds a unique elemental he’s long sought, he thinks fate is finally on his side. Then the deadly Derithan attack. Lathan must stay ahead of them to protect himself and his friends. Outrunning them isn’t enough. To survive, he’ll need to learn truths about the elementals—and about his connection to them.