Review of Excalibur (1981) by Richard H — 30 Apr 2008

Dated, strange, beautiful, authorative re-telling of Arthurian legend. Better than anything before or since.

This review of Excalibur (1981) was written by Richard H on 30 Apr 2008.

Excalibur has generally received positive reviews.

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