The Enemy of God (Vol. 2 The Chronicles of Arthur)

Name: The Enemy of God (Vol. 2 The Chronicles of Arthur)
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SKU: 9788501061188
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Autor: Bernard Cornwell

Coleção: As crônicas de Artur

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Sinopse

The second volume of the most faithful story of Arthur ever told, The Enemy of God features the masterful writing of Bernard Cornwell to continue the saga of the greatest of all kings, against the Saxon invasion of ancient medieval England.

The Enemy of God is the second volume in English writer Bernard Cornwell's trilogy about the legendary warrior Arthur, who went down in history with the title of king, though he never wore a crown. Cornwell paints a picture of Arthur both familiar and unfamiliar—he is just one of Uther Pendragon's many illegitimate sons, with no interest whatsoever in becoming king—while also revealing expected locations and characters: Merlin, Guinevere, Lancelot, Galahad, and the Round Table.

One of the most important British authors today, Cornwell has been translated into more than sixteen languages, and his novels quickly reached the top of bestseller lists, selling millions of copies worldwide. The key to his success lies in his meticulous historical research and the engaging narrative with which Cornwell dissects the lives of his characters.

Drawing on new facts and archaeological discoveries, Bernard Cornwell portrays in The Enemy of God the greatest of all British heroes as a powerful warrior who fights the Saxons to keep Britain united in the 5th century, in the wake of the Romans' departure. After defeating external and internal enemies, defending the throne that will be occupied by his nephew Mordred, Uther's rightful successor, it is time for Arthur to focus on unifying the kingdom. But religious conflicts between Druids and Christians seem more threatening than hordes of Saxons thirsting for land and crops.

In contrast to Arthur's level-headedness, a Merlin emerges, capable of doing anything to revive Britain's ancient magic and reunite the island with its ancient gods. But Arthur believes only in law and oaths, quickly becoming the enemy of all religious fanatics. Narrated by Derfel, a Saxon warrior raised among Britons who quickly becomes Arthur's right-hand man, The Enemy of God follows a quest for sacred relics, enchantments, and tricks, amidst bloody battles and betrayals. Like Lancelot, who attempts to usurp the queen's crown and heart.

God's Enemy follows the success of The Winter King, bringing readers into the life of Arthur and his world with a stunning clarity never achieved in previous narratives. It is the story of a man fighting for his ideals in a brutal age, hampered by suspicion and magic from the past, surrounded by intrigue, and relying solely on his skill in war and his talent for leadership. A thrilling novel that reveals historical facts about Arthur and his world, immortalized by bards who have for centuries sung the adventures of the greatest hero of all time.

ISBN	978-850-106-118-8
Tradutor	Alves Calado
Altura	230 mm
Largura	155 mm
Profundidade	30 mm
Lançamento	11/06/2002
Páginas	518
Volume	2

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Sobre o autor

Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell é um dos maiores autores britânicos da atualidade. Um ficcionista histórico apaixonado por narrativas militares e criador de personagens memoráveis. Sua narrativa se destaca por imergir os leitores no dia a dia de tempos passados. Os detalhes históricos são impecáveis e as tramas prendem a atenção por horas a fio.

Cornwell nasceu em Londres e foi criado em Essex, por pais adotivos. Trabalhou por dez anos na BBC antes de se tornar escritor. Em 1979, mudou-se para os Estados Unidos, onde vive até hoje. Não perdeu, porém, o fino humor britânico e o interesse por conflitos mundiais famosos, que se reflete em sua enorme coleção de mapas antigos.