Book description
Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy stands as a masterpiece of Arthurian literature, now available as a compelling audiobook experience. Stewart, a celebrated English novelist known for her romantic suspense and historical fiction, spent over a decade crafting this definitive portrait of the legendary enchanter.
The trilogy begins with "The Crystal Cave," reimagining Merlin not as the traditional ancient wizard, but as the vulnerable bastard son of a Welsh princess. This fresh perspective follows his dangerous childhood and gradual discovery of magical abilities that mark him as different from other men. The narrative traces his evolution from frightened boy to the wise protector who would guide young Arthur.
"The Hollow Hills" continues Merlin's journey with remarkable immediacy, capturing the dramatic moments surrounding Arthur's birth and early years. Stewart's gift for historical detail brings the Dark Age setting to vivid life, while her psychological insight makes these mythical figures feel remarkably human.
What makes this audiobook particularly engaging is how Stewart's prose translates to the spoken word format. Her lyrical yet accessible writing style, combined with the intimate nature of audio narration, creates an immersive experience that draws listeners into Merlin's world. The trilogy's structure allows for natural pacing, with each novel building upon the last to create a satisfying complete story.
Stewart's achievement lies in her ability to honor traditional Arthurian legend while making it fresh and relevant. Her Merlin is both mystical and grounded, wise yet fallible. The audiobook format enhances these qualities, allowing listeners to experience the emotional depth and historical richness that made these novels bestsellers.
This collection represents the finest work from one of the twentieth century's most widely read fiction writers, now accessible in an format that brings new life to her compelling vision.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience