The Last Defender of Camelot (short story)

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"The Last Defender of Camelot"
Author Roger Zelazny
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Fantasy
Published in Asimov's SF Adventure Magazine
Publisher Davis Publications
Media type Print (Periodical & Chapbook)
Publication date 1979

"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.

Cover by Lela Dowling for the Underwood/Miller chapbook publication of the story (1980)
Cover by Lela Dowling for the Underwood/Miller chapbook publication of the story (1980)

[edit] 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.

[edit] Awards and nominations

  • Winner, 1980 Balrog Award for short fiction

[edit] References

  • Levack, Daniel J. H. (1983). Amber Dreams: A Roger Zelazny Bibliography. San Francisco: Underwood/Miller, 48-49, 108. ISBN 0-934438-39-0.