The Last Defender of Camelot (short story)
- The Last Defender of Camelot (short story)
Infobox short story |
name = The Last Defender of Camelot
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author = Roger Zelazny
country = United States
language = English
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genre = Fantasy
published_in = "Asimov's SF Adventure Magazine"
publisher = Davis Publications
publication-type = Magazine
media_type = Print (Periodical & Chapbook)
pub_date = 1979
english_pub_date =
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followed_by =
"The Last Defender of Camelot" is a fantasy short story by Roger Zelazny. It was first published in the Summer 1979 issue of "Asimov's SF Adventure Magazine". It was subsequently published as a chapbook by Underwood/Miller for the May 23, 1980 V-Con 8 where Zelazny was guest of honor. The story was also the basis of an 1986 episode of the television series "The Twilight Zone".
Plot summary
The story concerns Lancelot who has survived to the present day by means of magic. He must confront Merlin, who is half-mad and attempting to meddle in the affairs of the world.
Awards and nominations
* Winner, 1980 Balrog Award for short fiction
References
*cite book | last=Levack | first=Daniel J. H. | title=Amber Dreams: A Roger Zelazny Bibliography | location=San Francisco | publisher=Underwood/Miller | pages=48-49, 108 | date=1983 | isbn=0-934438-39-0
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