released 11/13/2026
In this Conversation, poet Malcolm Guite discusses Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad, his epic ballad cycle in four volumes. Reflecting on why the first two volumes, Galahad and the Grail (March 2026) and The Coming of Arthur (November 2026) have been met with such excitement, he explains that many people seem to be awaking to the sense that there is more to the story of life and reality than we’ve been told and are now hungry for “re-enchantment.” Guite shares some of the literary influences that helped him find the right poetic form for retelling these stories, and he explores the Christocentric themes at the heart of the Arthurian legends. Powerful stories can remind nations and peoples who they are and can be symbols of recovery and hope, Guite says. Beyond that, they can reveal the true Story behind all true stories: the one that weaves together sin, atonement, grace, redemption, and the New Creation. It is Guite’s hope that his Arthuriad ballad cycle plays a part in such a cultural and spiritual renewal.
60 minutes
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