Sir Thomas Malory

12 books

About the Author

Sir Thomas Malory, a 15th-century English knight and author, is renowned for his seminal work that compiled and reimagined the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Born around 1415 in Warwickshire, Malory's life was marked by military service, imprisonment, and a turbulent existence that mirrored the chivalric ideals he chronicled. While incarcerated in Newgate Prison, he penned his magnum opus, drawing from French and English sources to create a cohesive narrative of heroism, betrayal, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Completed in 1470 and first printed by William Caxton in 1485, Malory's prose elevated Arthurian lore to enduring literary status, influencing generations of writers and artists with its blend of romance, warfare, and moral complexity. His legacy endures as the definitive voice of medieval chivalry in English literature.

Common genres

Antología Arthurian Legend Clásicos classic literature Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction History Literatura Literature medieval romance Mythology Philosophy

Writing style

archaic narrative chivalric