Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory
This classic work is a compilation of stories and legends about the legendary King Arthur, his knights, and the Round Table. It tells of Arthur's rise to power, his quest for the Holy Grail, and his tragic downfall. The book, written in the 15th century, is considered one of the most influential pieces of Arthurian literature and has significantly shaped the modern perception of Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, Lancelot, and other iconic characters.
The 370th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1485
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 209,000
- Original Language
- Middle English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 79th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 283rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 606th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Great Books (The Learning Channel)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Reading List (Thomas C. Foster)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The Graphic Canon (Book)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)