S3E51 On today's episode we return to Geoffrey of Monmouth, and look at his narrative poem, The Life of Merlin.
Joining Ash on the podcast is Mark Walker, who has written the first English translation of the poem.
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Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sound.
Intro: Excalibur (1981)
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