This book features a superb collection of stories of magic and adventurefrom the golden age of Arthurian legend by bestselling writers. Enter intothe darker realms of the age of the "Knights of the Round Table", whenmagic held sway and Merlin vied with Arthur's heroic new world. Includedare: Jane Yolen on Merlin's youth and coming of age; Marion Zimmer Bradleyon Nimue, Merlin's lover and doom; Charles de Lint on Merlin's influencethrough the centuries; Darrell Schweitzer on the legends of Merlin'sbirth; and stories by Tanith Lee, Peter Tremayne, Phyllis Ann Karr,Jennifer Roberson, and many others. There is also a detailed introductionby Mike Ashley on the mystery and magic of Merlin and his world.