Merlin Paperback – 22 Nov. 1979

I found this book vulgar in the extreme and the supposed humour was very laboured. It might appeal to superannuated teenagers but to a lover of real science fiction and fantasy I'd say don't waste your time or your money on this.

This is simply an amazing book, a work of poetical brilliance, though definitely not for the prudish.

very authoritative book on the subject.much detail but a good read.found it thoroughly absorbing.anyone interested in the legend should dip in.

Yet another anarchic interpretation of myth by Robert Nye. In addition to the stories of Faust and Bluebeard, Mr Nye delivers Merlin's tale in a humorous, poetic but dirty fashion which will have readers laughing throughout. Beware: a sense of irony and theological humour are needed.