The Book of Merlin and The Book of Sir Balin from Malory's King Arthur with Caxton's Preface is a collection of two medieval tales compiled by the English author Thomas Malory. The first tale, The Book of Merlin, tells the story of the wizard Merlin and his attempts to prevent the downfall of King Arthur and his kingdom, Camelot. The second tale, The Book of Sir Balin, follows the adventures of the knight Sir Balin as he embarks on a quest to avenge...