Thomas Malory

Thomas Malory

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About the Author

Sir Thomas Malory, a 15th-century English knight and writer, is celebrated as the author of the seminal Arthurian epic Le Morte d'Arthur, which he composed while imprisoned during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. Drawing from a rich tapestry of medieval French and English sources, Malory wove together the legendary tales of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail into a cohesive narrative that defines chivalric romance. His work, completed around 1470 and first printed by William Caxton in 1485, captures the ideals of honor, loyalty, and tragic heroism amid the decline of Arthur's realm. Malory's prose blends archaic grandeur with vivid storytelling, influencing countless adaptations in literature, film, and art, and cementing his legacy as a cornerstone of English literary tradition.

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Adventure Anthology Arthurian Legend classic literature Classics Fantasy Fiction Fiction Collection Historical Fiction History Literary Criticism Literature Mythology Philosophy world literature
Writing style
archaic narrative chivalric

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