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The Book of Merlyn serves as the concluding chapter of T. H. White’s "The Once and Future King." It chronicles the final arcs of Arthur, Guenever, and Lancelot, bringing resolution to their intertwined destinies and the broader tapestry of Arthurian legend.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: T. H. White
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