The Quest for Merlin Author:Nikolai Tolstoy Did Merlin really exist, or is he part of a fairy tale? Where does myth end and history begin? Did Merlin's prophecies mean anything and how are they related to other ancient cults? Romantic, complex, and far ranging, The Quest for Merlin is a new and exciting work of detection and analysis. — Nikolai Tolstoy eloquently argues ... more »that the wizard Merlin did in fact exist. Through the use of diverse and rare literary sources, he shows Merlin to have been a historical figure--one of the last heirs to druidic tradition. 16 pages of black-and-white photos.« less