The Book of Merlyn

Book Review

The Book of Merlyn by T.H. White concludes the cycle about King Arthur, offering profound philosophical reflections on the nature of humanity and war. Critics note that the book differs from previous parts of the series in its somberness and seriousness. White uses the character of Merlyn to discuss political and social issues, making the work relevant even today. Some reviewers feel that the book loses some of the magic and charm of the earlier parts, but its intellectual depth and moral dilemmas compensate for this. Overall, The Book of Merlyn is seen as a worthy conclusion to the saga, despite its differences in tone and theme.