Merlin

""Merlin"" is a book by American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson. It is a narrative poem that tells the story of the legendary wizard, Merlin, and his relationship with King Arthur. The poem is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of Merlin's life. In the first part, Merlin is a young boy with magical powers who is taken under the wing of a wise old man. In the second part, Merlin becomes the advisor to King Arthur and helps him to establish his kingdom. In the third and final part, Merlin is an old man who has lost his magical powers and is forced to confront his mortality. Throughout the poem, Robinson explores themes of power, wisdom, and the passage of time. The language of the poem is rich and evocative, drawing on the traditions of medieval literature to create a vivid and compelling portrait of Merlin and his world.And many a moving candle, in whose light The prisoned wizard, mirrored in amazement, Saw fronting him a stranger, falcon-eyed, Firm-featured, of a negligible age, And fair enough to look upon, he fancied, Though not a warrior born, nor more a courtier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.