Excalibur
core novel 1973 Excalibur
Record
| First published | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.49 (126 ratings, collected 2026-11-01) |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780345234162 |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
In the present day, the legend of King Arthur is still alive in Mobile, Alabama, a city tied by tradition to the Welsh prince Madoc, who is said to have sailed there in the 12th century. A modern Pendragon, the secret successor to King Arthur, carries the duty of finding Arthur's lost sword, Excalibur. The novel sets the matter of Britain against an American Southern Gothic background and follows the Pendragon's search through the city and its buried history.
Where it sits
- Universe: Excalibur
- Series: Excalibur core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Sanders Anne Laubenthal
Awards (verified)
- Mythopoeic Award, 1974: nominated
Notes
- Published by Ballantine Books in August 1973 as volume 60 of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series.
- From the series record (Excalibur): A standalone modern-day Arthurian fantasy set partly in Mobile, Alabama.
Sources
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